22/08/2024 15:23:34

Body Side Inner Assembly

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 ASY-BODYSIDE INR (Body Side Inner Assembly)
10 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
1 Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
1 Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6 Flow Form Rivet S38
14 Flow Form Rivet S48
2 Flow Form Rivet S58
3 Bolt , M8x27 Tesla Part number 1621820-00-A.
3 Bolt , M6x16 Tesla Part number 1004537-00-A.
1 or 2 Bolt, Torx-head Tesla Part number 1621839-00-B.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Rear Header Upper.
  2. Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
  3. Remove the original component.

    or Factory SPRs

    or Factory Spot Welds
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The spot weld circled in black is replaced only if it is present on the original component.
    or Drill through factory spot welds
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    Note
    When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.

    or Factory Structural Rivets

    or Bolts

    or Bolt, Torx-head
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt circled in black is replaced only if it is present on the original component.
  4. Prepare for installation.

    or Installation Spot Welds

    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Flow Form Rivets, S48
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The S48 flow form rivet circled in red is installed only if a spot weld was present on the original component.
    or Flow Form Rivets, S38
    • A = 9 mm.
    • B = 55 mm.

    or Flow Form Rivets, S58

    or Bolts

    or Bolt, Torx-head

    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt circled in red is installed only if a bolt was present on the original component.
  5. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  6. Install the new component or components.
    Torque the bolts as follows:
    • Torx M8 bolts (part number 1621839-00-B): 30 Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x27 bolts (part number 1621820-00-A): 24 Nm.
    • Hex-head M6x16 bolts (part number 1004537-00-A) that attach the Hinge Pillar to the Cowl Side: 10 Nm.
    • Hex-head M6x16 bolts (part number 1004537-00-A) that attach the Hinge Pillar to the Sill: 8 Nm.
  7. Perform resistance spot welding.

    or Installation Spot Welds

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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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    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.
  8. Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
  9. Install the Rear Header Upper.
  10. Install the fasteners as indicated.
    or Flow Form Rivets, S48
  11. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.