03/07/2024 16:01:34

Front Frame Rail Outer

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 Front Rail Outer Assembly (Front Frame Rail Outer)
22 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
1 WELD STUD,DAW,M6x18,STL[88],ZN,SD Tesla part number 1129607-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Torque Box Cover Assembly.
  2. Remove the Shotgun Shear Wall.
  3. Remove the original component.

    or Factory Spot Welds

  4. Remove any foam.
  5. Remove any remaining adhesive from the mating surfaces of the vehicle.
  6. Prepare for installation.
    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
    • A = 8 mm
    • B = 9 mm

    or Installation Spot Welds

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    Note
    Make sure the brake pedal is moved out of the way.
  7. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  8. Install the new component or components.
  9. 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.
  10. Install the new Shotgun Shear Wall.
  11. Install the new Torque Box Cover Assembly.
  12. Install the fasteners that attach the Torque Box Cover Assembly to the Front Frame Rail Outer.
    High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
    • C = 6 mm
    • D = 63 mm
    • E = 40 mm
  13. Prepare to install the weld stud as indicated.
    Stud
    • F = 20 mm.
    • G = 20 mm.
    GMA Weld
  14. Perform GMA welding.
    GMA Weld
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    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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    Warning
    To maintain vehicle crash integrity, use only approved welding wire and an approved GMA welder to perform GMA welding on Tesla vehicles. Refer to Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire for information on approved GMA welders and welding wire.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    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.
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    Note
    Before GMA welding, a test weld using material of the same gauge and type should be performed to make sure that the welding equipment settings produce a satisfactory joint.
  15. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.