2026-08-10

Rear Node (Complete)

Correction code: 10101819202 10101822502 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be required.

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.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Insulator - Motor Bay - Rear (5 Seat) (Remove & Replace).
  2. Remove the Glass - Rear Quarter Window - LH (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the Brake Lines - 2 Tube Bundle - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Door Assembly - Rear Upper - LH (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the Adaptive Air Spring Module - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove the Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install).
  11. Remove the Bracket - 2nd Row Floor Panel - Center (Without 2nd Row Bench Seats).
  12. Remove the Bracket - 2nd Row Floor Panel - LH (Without 2nd Row Bench Seats).
  13. Remove the Insulator - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - RH (Remove & Replace).
  15. Remove the Floor Panel - 2nd Row - Front (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the Insulator - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the Charge Port (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the Charger (Remove and Replace).
  20. Remove the Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  21. Remove the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  22. Remove the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  23. Remove the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  24. Remove the Rear Seat Floor Panel Section.
  25. Remove the Rear Panel Assembly.
  26. Remove the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Front).
  27. Remove the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Rear).
  28. Remove the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  29. Remove the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  30. Remove the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  31. Remove the Rear Lower Torque Box Reinforcement.

    or Factory Structural Rivets

  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. Prepare for installation.
    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced. Secure this location using structural adhesive only.

    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.
  35. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Install the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  39. Install the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  40. Install the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  41. Install the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Rear).
  42. Install the Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Front).
  43. If the vehicle is equipped with bumper plate shims: Install new LH and RH Rear Bumper Plate Shims.
  44. Install the Rear Panel Assembly.
  45. Install the Rear Seat Floor Panel Section.
  46. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  47. Install the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  48. Install the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  49. Install the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  50. Install the Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  51. Install the Charger (Remove and Replace).
  52. Install the Charge Port (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  53. Install the Insulator - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  54. Install the Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  55. Install the Floor Panel - 2nd Row - Front (Remove and Replace).
  56. Install the Absorber - Wheelhouse - Rear - RH (Remove & Replace).
  57. Install the Insulator - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  58. Install the Bracket - 2nd Row Floor Panel - LH (Without 2nd Row Bench Seats).
  59. Install the Bracket - 2nd Row Floor Panel - Center (Without 2nd Row Bench Seats).
  60. Install the HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install).
  61. Install the Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install).
  62. Install the Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  63. Install the Adaptive Air Spring Module - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  64. Install the Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  65. Install the Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Install).
  66. Install the Door Assembly - Rear Upper - LH (Remove and Install).
  67. Install the Brake Lines - 2 Tube Bundle - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  68. Install the Glass - Rear Quarter Window - LH (Remove and Install).
  69. Install the Insulator - Motor Bay - Rear (5 Seat) (Remove & Replace).