Front Shock Tower Cap

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	M3 ASY, SHOCK TOWER UPR (Front Shock Tower Cap)
18	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
27	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
5	Bolt	Tesla part number 1011818-00-A.
5	Nut	Tesla part number 1006628-01-A.

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

Remove the Shotgun Outer.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm

Bolt

Nut
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.

Note
Torque the bolts to 22 Nm.
Install the Shotgun Outer.
Install the fasteners as indicated.
High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.