03/07/2024 16:01:46

Heelboard Crossmember (Front)

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds

    or Bolts

  2. Prepare for installation.
  3. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  4. Install the new component or components.
    Torque the bolts to 19 Nm.
  5. Perform resistance spot welding.
    or Installation Spot Welds
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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.
  6. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.