2025-08-06

Quarter Outer Skin

Correction code: 10100134602 10100134702 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Add any associated mechanical procedures needed to perform this procedure.

Repair Information

Sections of the Quarter Outer Skin can be replaced so long as the section guidelines described in Sectioning Guidelines 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	PANEL – REAR QUARTER OUTER (Quarter Outer Skin)
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.

Sectioning Guidelines

General sectioning guidelines:

If a section repair requires the removal or installation of additional panels or assemblies, perform the necessary procedures using the specific repair procedure for each panel or assembly.
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.
Sections do not require fasteners at butt joints unless specifically indicated.
A backing plate may be installed at a butt joint between sections (as described in create and install backing plates).
Gaps between panels of butt joints should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
GMA weld section butt joints.
Seal all open seams after welding.
If a butt joint includes a flange, do not weld on the flange (flanges are secured using only structural adhesive).

Note

Do not cut underlying panels when sectioning.

The images below show the Quarter Outer Skin. The colored areas indicate if sectioning is allowed. Compare the damaged area of the vehicle's Quarter Outer Skin to the images 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.


Quarter Outer Skin Sectioning

Warning If sectioning in the indicated areas, use caution when welding due to the underlying aluminum panel.

Based on the colors used in the image above, the allowed repairs are as follows:

Table 1. Allowed Sectioning
Area Color	Area Repairability
Green areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas.
Yellow areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas. Foam is located behind the panel. Note If sectioning in this area, remove the foam and then clean the area to avoid weld contamination.
Red areas:	Sectioning is not allowed.

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 Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Steel Plug Welds

GMA Weld
Apply seam sealer in the where the Charge Port Housing Bracket makes direct contact to the Quarter Outer skin. (shown here in orange).

CAUTION
This procedure calls for a seam sealer with a cured elongation rating of greater than 150%. This is to prevent visible distortion of the quarter panel’s exterior surface where the Charge Port Housing Bracket is bonded to the inside of the panel.

CAUTION
If using a seam sealer not designed for application over bare metal surfaces, the mating surface on the inside of the quarter panel will require refinishing prior to installing the Charge Port Housing Assembly. Refer to the technical data sheet for the seam sealing product being used.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
For the indicated seam, fill any gaps with structural adhesive.
Install the new component or components.
Fold over the wheel arch flange.
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.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.