03/07/2024 16:01:55

Quarter Outer Skin

Repair Information

Sections of the Quarter Outer Skin can be replaced so long as the section guidelines described the Body Side Outer Assembly procedure are followed.
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	BODY SIDE OUTER SEC (Quarter Outer Skin)
5	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	Flow Form Rivet S08
9	Flow Form Rivet S18

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 original component.

or Factory SPRs

or Factory Spot Welds
Separate the rear wheel arch flange.
Prepare for installation.

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

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S08

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Steel Plug Welds
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform GMA welding.
or Steel Plug Welds
GMA Weld

Warning
Do not weld the panel where it directly contacts the high strength panels underneath. The heat from welding might weaken the strength of the underlying high strength steel structure.

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.

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
Before GMA welding, make sure that the structural adhesive is dry to the touch. If the structural adhesive is not dry to the touch before GMA welding, the strength of the adhesive bond might be compromised.

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.

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.
Fold over the wheel arch flange.
Fill the indicated seam with structural adhesive.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.