Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement

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	ASY, REINF SHOCK TWR (Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement)
10	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
5	Bolt , M8-1.25x27,[109],G0110,M	Tesla part number 1621820-00-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 Bolts
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Bolts
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 24 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.