17/03/2022 17:14:50

Rear Node Webbing Repair

The criteria to determine if Rear Node webbing is repairable or if the Rear Node must be replaced are based on both the severity and the location of the damage. Use the images and information below to determine if the Rear Node may be repaired or if replacement is required.

Repair Criteria

The image below shows one side of the Rear Node, and contain highlighted areas. Compare the damaged area of the vehicle's Rear Node to the image below, then use the repair criteria corresponding to the color of the highlighted area to find the criteria to use to determine if the damaged area of the Rear Node webbing can be repaired.

Webbing Damage Length Up to 10 mm Between 10 and 20 mm Between 20 and 30 mm More than 30 mm
General
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Install reinforcement plates
 Not repairable (component must be replaced)
Critical (Yellow)
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Install reinforcement plates
  • Heat and straighten damage
  • Smooth sharp edges
  • Install reinforcement plates
 Not repairable (component must be replaced)
No Repair Zone (Red) Not repairable (component must be replaced)

Parts List

Quantity Part Number Description Image / Notes
1-2 1076938-E0-B Reinforcement Plate - Side Sill
1 — Structural Adhesive
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Warning
Adhesives, sealants, and foam products must be used as specified in the repair procedure. Use only Tesla-approved adhesives, sealants, and foam products; refer to Approved Adhesives, Urethane Sealants, and Foam Products for a list of currently approved products.
Structural adhesive can be ordered from Tesla or sourced locally.

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Manual 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 Manual to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

  1. Use a heat gun to heat the damaged areas.
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    CAUTION
    Do not heat any adhesive joints in adjacent areas.
  2. Use a hammer and dolly or pliers to straighten the damaged areas.
  3. Use a belt sander with a medium-abrasive belt to smooth any remaining sharp edges in the repair area.
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    Warning
    Use only sanding wheels and belts that are 80 grit or finer on aluminum components. Using sanding wheels or belts that are coarser than 80 grit can cause fractures in the aluminum.
  4. Use dye penetrant on the repair area to check for micro cracks in the aluminum webbing.

    If a crack is found, refer to Repair Criteria to determine what level of repair is required.

  5. Cut reinforcement plates from the side sill reinforcement plate.

    Reinforcement plates are placed on both sides of cracked or straightened webbing according to the Repair Criteria.

     
  6. Put each reinforcement plate into position and trim it to fit if required.
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    Note
    Make sure that each reinforcement plate covers the maximum surface area around the repair area and that the plate fits snugly against the surface being reinforced.
  7. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    Reinforcement plates on the Rear Node webbing are not installed by welding; Rear Node webbing reinforcement plates are installed only with structural adhesive.
  8. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  9. Use clamps to secure the reinforcement plates in position.
  10. Wipe off any excess adhesive.

Contacting Tesla Body Repair

Before contacting Tesla Body Repair:
  1. Take photos of each of damaged area of the Cast Rub. (Show each damaged area from several angles.)
  2. Measure each damaged area of the Cast Rub.
  3. For each damaged area, note if there are missing pieces or damage to threaded holes.
Send the photos, measurements, and notes to you local Body Repair Support Team: