Rear Wheel Arch (Complete)

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.
This component may be replaced in a single repair as a single complete component, using the ASY, RR WHEELHOUSE OTR (Rear Wheel Arch) service part and the instructions in the Repair Procedure section of this document. Alternatively, any individual section or any combination of sections of the Rear Wheel Arch can be replaced so long as the guidelines from the Sectioning Guidelines are followed.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	ASY, RR WHEELHOUSE OTR (Rear Wheel Arch)
2	Rivet, 4.8 mm
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
2	BUTYL FOIL PATCH 300X150x2MM	Tesla part number 1004969-00-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.

Sectioning Guidelines

General sectioning guidelines:

It is allowable to cut through a clearance hole or a non functional hole (exterior trim hole), as described below.
Do not cut within 25 mm. of the center of a bolt hole or stud.
Sections do not require fasteners at butt or overlap joints unless specifically indicated.
Gaps between panels of overlaid and butt joints should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
Seal all open seams after structural adhesive has cured.

The image below shows the Rear Wheel Arch (complete). The colored areas indicate if sectioning is allowed. Compare the damaged area of the vehicle's Wheelhouse Outer to the image below, then use the repair criteria corresponding to the color of the highlighted area to find the criteria to use to determine if the damaged area of the component can be sectioned.


Rear Wheel Arch (Complete)	Allowed Sectioning

Refer to the section description below for measurements and important information.


Section Description	Joint Description
Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 25 mm. B = 20 mm. C = 55 mm. Warning The outer edge of the Rear Wheel Arch (where the Rear Wheel Arch surface joins the Body Side Outer) must be flat to allow the overlying Body Side Outer component to fit correctly. Note The forward edge of the replacement section is installed under the rear edge of the component on the vehicle, with an overlap of at least 25 mm. This joint is secured only with structural adhesive. Note The gap between the adjacent panels of the butt joint for this section should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength. Note The butyl patch removed for sectioning must be replaced. The replacement butyl patch should be the same size, and should be placed in the same location.

Repair Procedure

Remove the C–Pillar Reinforcement.
Remove the Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement.
Remove the original component.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Factory SPRs

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 Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement.
Install the C–Pillar Reinforcement.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.