Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built Through November 20, 2021)

Repair Information

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.

Verify This is the Correct Repair Procedure

If the vehicle was built:

Through November 19, 2021, use this repair procedure.

On November 20, 2021:

Remove any components necessary to view the portion of the original Cowl Side Assembly that is attached to the Cowl Top.

If the Cowl Top is attached to the Cowl Side Assembly as shown below:


	No bolts in the highlighted area: Use this repair procedure – Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built Through November 20, 2021).
	Bolts in the highlighted area: Do not use this repair procedure. Instead, use the Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built On or After November 20, 2021) repair procedure.

After November 20, 2021, use the Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built On or After November 20, 2021) repair procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	SUB-ASSY - COWL SIDE SX (Cowl Side Assembly)
17	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
2	Bolt , HF M6X18 PC88 MAT.	Tesla part number 1006529-00-A.
1	Bolt, Torx-head , M8-1.25x34	Tesla part number 1022448-00-A.

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 Hinge Pillar Assembly.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
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 RIVTAC

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or Bolts
Note
Drill an 8 mm hole to install each of these bolts.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the fasteners as follows:
- Bolt bolts, part number 1006529-00-A: 12 Nm.
- Bolt, Torx-head bolt, part number 1022448-00-A: 30 Nm.
Install the Hinge Pillar Assembly.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.