2026-09-20

Rear Header Lower

Correction code: 10102701802 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 Procedure

  1. Remove the Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the Power Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - RH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the Headliner - Panoramic Roof (Remove and Replace).
  7. LH and RH Components: Remove the Curtain Air Bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the component that covers the Front Header Assembly:

    Depending on the vehicle build date, the component that covers the Front Header Assembly may be any of the following:

  9. Remove the Rear Header Upper.
  10. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds

    or Factory SPRs

  11. Prepare for installation.

    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

    or SPRs, 5x7
    Note
    Use the following Tesla SPR die to install this SPR: SM 085 0125.
  12. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  13. Install the new component or components.
  14. Install the Rear Header Upper.
  15. Install the component that was removed to provide access to the Front Header Assembly:
  16. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  17. LH and RH Components: Install the Curtain Air Bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the Headliner - Panoramic Roof (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - RH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the Power Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Install).