03/07/2024 16:04:26

C–Pillar Lower Extension

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds
    or Drill through factory spot welds
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    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 laser welds

  2. Prepare for installation.
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    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
    or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short
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    Note
    Install the countersunk rivets on the joint between the new component and the Rear Quarter Outer panel in the center of the area where the new component and the underlying panel overlap (as shown in the reference image). Measure the amount of overlap between the new component and the underlying portion of the Rear Quarter Outer, then mark the countersunk rivet locations based on the amount of panel overlap.

    or Flow Form Rivets, S38

    or SPRs, 5x4
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    The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: KA 075 2113.
    or SPRs, 5x4.5
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    The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: KA 075 2113.
    or SPRs, 5x5
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    Note
    The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: KA 075 2113.
    or SPRs, 5x6 H4
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    The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: SM 085 0125.
  3. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  4. Install the new component or components.
  5. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.