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Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022)

Repair Information

If necessary, a section of the Hinge Pillar Assembly can be replaced so long as the section described in the Quarter Outer Skin Section Descriptions portion of this document is used.
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	ASY, RQO WITHOUT LAMP HOUSE (Quarter Outer Skin)
2	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
31	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
18	Rivet, 4.8 mm
3	Flow Form Rivet S18
1	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.

Quarter Outer Skin Section Descriptions


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

Alternatively, instead of replacing the complete Quarter Outer Skin, a section of the Quarter Outer Skin can be replaced using a portion of a new Quarter Outer Skin component using the cut line described in this document.

Rear Quarter Outer Sections


Quarter Outer Skin Section Descriptions
Lower Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 282 mm. B = 401 mm. Cut the new service part as indicated to make the new component. Note Create a backing plate from the remaining portion of the new component, and install it as indicated. Perform GMA welding on the butt joint. 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.

Repair Procedure

Separate the rear wheel arch flange.

Note
If repairing only a section of the Quarter Outer Skin, separate only the necessary portion of the hemmed flange.
Remove the original component.

Note
If replacing only a section of the Quarter Outer Skin: Remove only the fasteners in the section being replaced.

or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Rivets, 4.8 mm
- C = 215 mm.
- D = 7 mm.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- E = 13 mm.
- F = 9 mm.
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Aluminum Plug Welds
Note
For these plug welds, drill a 9 mm hole in each of the indicated locations.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
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.
Fold over the wheel arch flange.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.