03/07/2024 16:05:22

Torque Box Outer

Repair Information

Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Torque Box Outer Repair Guidelines 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	TORQUE BOX, OTR, FR LH COATED (Torque Box Outer)
16	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
7	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
9	Flow Form Rivet S58
3	Bolt, hex-head , BLT HF M10-1.50x25	Tesla part number 2007116.
1	Bolt, hex-head , M8-1.25x20	Tesla part number 1007580-00-A.
1	Nut , HF,M8-1.25	Tesla part number 1111541-00-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 Hinge Pillar Inner.
Remove the Sill (Complete).
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
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 SPRs

or RIVTAC

or Bolts, hex-head
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 Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or Flow Form Rivets, S58

or Flow Form Rivets, S68

or Bolts, hex-head

Nut
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts and nut as follows:
- Hex head bolts, HF M10-1.50x25, part number 2007116: 50 Nm.
- Hex head bolts, M8-1.25x20, Tesla part number 1007580-00-A:30 Nm.
- Nut, HF,M8-1.25, part number 1111541-00-A: 30 Nm.
Install the Sill (Complete).
Install the Hinge Pillar Inner.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.