03/07/2024 16:07:33

Cowl Side to Sill Connector

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.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	CONNECTOR - COWL SIDE TO SILL (Cowl Side to Sill Connector)
8	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
3	Flow Form Rivet S48
1	Flow Form Rivet S58
1	Bolt, Torx-head , M8x34	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 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 Factory Structural Rivets
Note
Only some vehicles have a rivet installed in this location.

or RIVTAC

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Note
For the rivet location circled in red, install a rivet only if there is a pre-existing hole in the Sill component.

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or Flow Form Rivets, S48

or Flow Form Rivets, S58

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 bolt to 30 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.