2026-04-10

Front Shock Tower Cap

Correction code: 10101013002 10101013102 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be required.

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.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the Damper - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Mount - Front Upper Control Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the A/C Compressor and Supermanifold (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the Assembly - Brake Lines - Master Cylinder to HCU (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the Assembly - Brake Booster and Master Cylinder (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the Brake Hydraulic Control Unit (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the Radiator (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the Cooling Fan Module (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the Shotgun Outer.
  13. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds
  14. Prepare for installation.
    Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

    High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm

    Bolt

    Nut

  15. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  16. Install the new component or components.
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    Note
    Torque the bolts to 22 Nm.
  17. Install the Shotgun Outer.
  18. Install the fasteners as indicated.
    High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
  19. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  20. Install the Cooling Fan Module (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the Radiator (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the Brake Hydraulic Control Unit (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the Assembly - Brake Booster and Master Cylinder (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the Assembly - Brake Lines - Master Cylinder to HCU (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the A/C Compressor and Supermanifold (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  27. Install the Mount - Front Upper Control Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  28. Install the Damper - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
  29. Install the Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
  30. Install the Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).