03/07/2024 16:01:06

A-Pillar Outer Reinforcement

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	ASY - DOOR RING OUTER (Door Ring Outer Assembly)
10	Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
5	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Flow Form Rivet S28

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 necessary portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the Shotgun Outer.
Remove the B-Pillar Outer (Upper).
Remove the Roof Rail Extension.
Remove the A-Pillar Outer from the Door Ring Outer service part as indicated below to make the new component.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Installation Spot Welds
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform resistance spot welding.
or Installation Spot Welds
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.

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.
Replace the Roof Rail Extension.
Replace the B-Pillar Outer (Upper).
Replace the Shotgun Outer.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.