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Quarter Outer Complete

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 ASSY - RR QUARTER OTR (Quarter Outer Complete)
1 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
17 Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
1 Rivet, 4.8 mm
26 Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
21 Flow Form Rivet S08
6 Flow Form Rivet S18
3 Flow Form Rivet S28
6 Flow Form Rivet S38
1 Flow Form Rivet S48

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.

Quarter Outer Complete Section Descriptions

Quarter Outer Complete Sectioning
The Quarter Outer Assembly (shown below) is a single component, and can be replaced as a single repair:

Alternatively, instead of replacing the Quarter Outer Assembly, the lower portion of the Quarter Outer can be replaced using the cut line described in this document.

Quarter Outer Skin Sections

 

Quarter Outer Skin Section Descriptions

Lower Section

Cut Line

Reference Line/Point

  • A = 264 mm.
  • B = 420 mm.
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Note
Create a backing plate from the remaining portion of the new component, and install it as indicated.

GMA Weld

or Aluminum Plug Welds

Repair Procedure

  1. Separate the rear wheel arch flange.
  2. Remove the original component.
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    Note
    If replacing only a section of the Rear Quarter Outer: Remove only the fasteners in the section being removed.

    or Factory Spot Welds

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

    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

    or Rivets, 4.8 mm

    or Flow Form Rivets, S08

    or Flow Form Rivets, S18

    or Flow Form Rivets, S28

    or Flow Form Rivets, S38

    or Flow Form Rivets, S48
    • A = 5 mm.
    • B = 13 mm.
  4. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  5. Install the new component or components.
  6. Fold over the wheel arch flange.
  7. If replacing a section of the Quarter Outer Skin: Perform GMA welding.
    or Aluminum Plug Welds

    GMA Weld

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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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    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.
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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.
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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.
  8. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.