Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement (Built After November 5, 2014)
Correction code:
10101901202
10101908502
NOTE:
Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above
correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service
repair work required to perform this procedure, including
the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service
procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction
codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending
on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be
required.
Repair Information
- This repair procedure is for vehicles built after approximately November 5, 2014 (with a 2nd Generation Rear Node).
- For vehicles built through approximately November 5, 2014 (with a 1st Generation Rear Node), see Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement (Built Through November 5, 2014).
- 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 | REINFORCEMENT, SHOCK TOWER, REAR (Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement (2nd Generation Rear Node Vehicles) | |
| 14 | Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium | |
| 5 | Bolt, hex-head M8-1.25x20 | Tesla part number 1007580-00-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.
Repair Procedure
- Remove the Subwoofer Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the Trim - Rear Trunk - Floor (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the Air Spring Module - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the MS Body - Bumper and Fascia - Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia Bracket (RI).
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Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
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Prepare for installation.
- Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts to 30 Nm.
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
- Install the MS Body - Bumper and Fascia - Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia Bracket (RI).
- Install the Air Spring Module - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the Trim - Rear Trunk - Floor (Remove and Replace).
- Install the Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the Subwoofer Assembly (Remove and Replace).