03/07/2024 16:05:06

Rear Node (Complete)

Repair Information

Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built Through October 12, 2022) for more information.
Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	MODEL X, ASY-MEMBER RAIL RR (Rear Node – Complete)
1	MX REINF-RR TORQUE BOX LWR (Rear Lower Torque Box Reinforcement)
LH component: 24 RH component: 26	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
3	Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	Bolt, hex-head , M8x20	Tesla part number 1007580-00-A.
1	Bolt, hex-head , M8x50	Tesla part number 1046838-00-A.
2	Bolt, Torx-head , M8x20	Tesla part number 1014747-00-B.
LH component: 11 RH component: 8	Bolt, Torx-head , M8-1.25X16	Tesla part number 1008833-01-A.
LH component: 11 RH component: 8	Nut , M8-1.25,HF,STEEL[10],ZNAL,BLACK	Tesla part number 1006628-01-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 Rear Seat Floor Panel Section.
Remove the Rear Panel (Complete).
Remove the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Front).
Remove the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Rear).
Remove the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
Remove the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
Remove the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
Remove the Rear Lower Torque Box Reinforcement.

or Factory Structural Rivets
Remove the original component.
or RIVTAC
or Factory Structural Rivets

or Bolts, hex-head

or Bolt, Torx-head

or Factory SPRs
Note
The LH component of vehicles built after September 1, 2019 has 8 mm. rivets instead of SPRs in the area circled in red.
Use structural adhesive to attach the nuts in position on the Rear Torque Box Lower Crossmember and the new Rear Node.

Nut
Note
If necessary, grind the edges of the nuts to make them flush with the mounting location.
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Bolts, hex-head

or Bolt, Torx-head
Note
Install 3 bolts in the LH component only.

Nut
Note
If necessary, grind the edges of the nuts to make them flush with the mounting location.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.

Note
Apply threadlocker to the bolts before installation.

Torque all bolts and nuts to 25 Nm.

CAUTION
If the specified torque cannot be achieved, remove the new Rear Node Assembly and use structural adhesive to re-secure any nuts that have broken loose inside the Rear Rear Node.
Install the Rear Lower Torque Box Reinforcement.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Note
Apply threadlocker to the bolts before installation.

Torque all bolts to 25 Nm.
CAUTION
If the specified torque cannot be achieved, remove the new Rear Node Assembly and re-secure any nuts that have broken loose inside the Rear Torque Box Lower Crossmember with structural adhesive.
Install the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
Install the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
Install the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
Install the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Rear).
Install the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Front).
If the vehicle is equipped with bumper plate shims: Install new LH and RH Rear Bumper Plate Shims.
Install the Rear Panel (Complete).
Install the Rear Seat Floor Panel Section.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.