03/07/2024 16:02:52

B-Pillar

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	B-PILLAR COMPLETE (B-Pillar)
1	ASY, GUSSET RAMP, B PILLAR INR (Gusset Ramp)
2	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
5	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
4	Nut , HF M8 PC10	Tesla part number 1046842-00-A.
4	WASHER, M8x24, 2MM	Tesla part number 1106303-00-A. Note Order if changing Gen1 B-Pillar to Gen2. Can be locally sourced.
If the vehicle was equipped with a bow header: 4	Bolt, hex-head	Tesla part number 1004537-00-A.
If the vehicle was equipped with a bow header: 4	Flow Form Rivet S38

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 necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
If the vehicle was equipped with a bow header: Detach the Bow Header.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Bolts, hex-head
Detach the base of the B-Pillar.
Depending on the build date of the vehicle, it may be secured in two different ways.
GMA Weld
Nut
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Factory SPRs

Cut Line
CAUTION
Do not damage underlying panels when cutting section.

Reference Line/Point
- A = 10 mm
- B = 160 mm
- C = 50 mm
Cut and prepare the new B-PILLAR COMPLETE as indicated to make the new components.
or Factory Spot Welds
Cut Line

Reference Line/Point
- A = 10 mm
- C = 50 mm
- D = 135 mm
Attach backing plates to Roof Rail Outer panel.

or Aluminum Plug Welds
Attach backing plate to A-Pillar Inner Panel.

or Aluminum Plug Welds
Perform GMA welding.

or Aluminum Plug Welds

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.

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.
For vehicles built through October 11, 2016: Install the Gusset Ramp on the Sill.
Refer to the installation instructions in the B–Pillar Gusset Ramp repair procedure.
Prepare for installation.
Note
Install washers (WASHER, M8x24, 2MM) between the B-Pillar and the B-Pillar Gusset Ramp if there is a gap of 2mm or less. If there is a gap between B-Pillar and the B-Pillar Gusset Ramp of more than 2mm, discontinue this procedure and contact Tesla Collision Repair.

or Aluminum Plug Welds

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- E = 8 mm
- F = 20 mm
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

Nut

GMA Weld
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts to 25 Nm.
Perform GMA welding.

or Aluminum Plug Welds

GMA Weld

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.

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.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
If the vehicle was equipped with a bow header: Attach the Bow Header.
or Flow Form Rivets, S38 Bolt, hex-head
Torque the bolts to 10 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.