Rear Panel Assembly (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024)

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	REAR CLOSEOUT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Rear Panel Assembly)
48	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Flow Form Rivet S18
4	Flow Form Rivet S38
8	Bolt , HF,M10-1.5x30,[109],ZNFL,SMAT	Tesla part number 1111151-00-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 Factory Structural Rivets

or Bolts
Remove the studs from the Rear Rail End Plate.
Prepare for installation.

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Bolts
Note
Install the bolts from the inside of the vehicle through the Rear Rail End Plate where the studs were removed in the previous step.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.