2026-01-15

Sill Inner (Complete)

Correction code: 10102900802 10102901002 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Add any associated mechanical procedures needed to perform this procedure.

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 M3 ASY, SIDE SILL INR (Side Sill Inner)
11 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
8 Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the Carpet - Interior Complete (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the Airbag - Curtain - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the Hinge - Rear Door - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace).
  11. Remove the Hinge - Door - Rear - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the Glass - Body - Rear Quarter - LH (Remove and Install).
  13. Remove the Charge Port (Busbar Type) (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the Brake Lines - LH Sill (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the Power Trunk (Remove and Install).
  17. Remove the Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
  18. Remove the Sill Outer (Complete).
  19. Remove the original component.
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    Note
    In the image below, the B-Pillar Outer has been removed for clarity.

    Factory Spot Weld Area

  20. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    In the following image, the B-Pillar Outer has been removed for clarity.
    High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
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    Note
    All high strength rivets are installed from inside the vehicle, except for the 2 rearmost high strength structural rivets (circled in black), which are installed from outside the vehicle.
    • A = 40 mm
    • B = 60 mm
    Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
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    Note
    All countersunk rivets are installed from the back side of the Sill Inner.

    Installation Spot Weld Areas

  21. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  22. Install the new component or components.
  23. Perform resistance spot welding.
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    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
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    CAUTION
    Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
  24. Install the new Sill Outer (Complete).
  25. Install the fastener as indicated.

    High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm

  26. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  27. Install the Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
  28. Install the Power Trunk (Remove and Install).
  29. Install the Brake Lines - LH Sill (Remove and Replace).
  30. Install the Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
  31. Install the Charge Port (Busbar Type) (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  32. Install the Glass - Body - Rear Quarter - LH (Remove and Install).
  33. Install the Hinge - Door - Rear - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  34. Install the Hinge - Rear Door - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace).
  35. Install the Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
  36. Install the Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  37. Install the Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  38. Install the Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  39. Install the Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  40. Install the Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  41. Install the Airbag - Curtain - LH (Remove and Replace).
  42. Install the Carpet - Interior Complete (Remove and Replace).
  43. Install the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).