Front Header Assembly (Vehicles Built Through October 2, 2016)
Repair Information
The Model S Front Header Assembly may be connected to the vehicle with either 1st Generation or 2nd Generation Header Connector Brackets. Examine the Header Connector Brackets on the vehicle being repaired. This repair procedure is for vehicles with 1st Generation Header Connector Brackets.
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Vehicles Built Through October 2, 2016 (1st Generation Header Connector Brackets)
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Vehicles Built On or After October 3, 2016 (2nd Generation Header Connector Brackets)
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If the vehicle being repaired has this type of Front Header Connector, proceed with the this procedure. |
If the vehicle being repaired has this type of Front Header Connector, do not continue this procedure; instead, proceed with the Front Header Assembly (Vehicles Built After October 2, 2016) procedure. |
- 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 |
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| 1 | ASY FR HEADER SVC (Front Header Assembly) |
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| 4 |
Flow Form Rivet S48
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| 8 |
Flow Form Rivet S58
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| 4 |
Flow Form Rivet S68
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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
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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:
- Roof Assembly (refer to procedure)
- Roof Glass (refer to procedure)
- Panoramic Roof Assembly frame (refer to procedure)
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Remove the original component.
or 
Factory Spot Welds
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Clamp the new component in
position, and use a tram gauge to make sure that the distance between the
indicated trim holes is 1198 mm.
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Prepare for installation.
- Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
- Install the new component or components.
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Install the component that was removed to provide access to the Front
Header Assembly:
- Roof Assembly (refer to procedure)
- Roof Glass (refer to procedure)
- Panoramic Roof Assembly frame (refer to procedure)
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
