Rear Panel (Complete)
Repair Information
- Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
- This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.
Parts List
Quantity | Description | Image / Notes |
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1 | REAR BODY PANEL ASSEMBLY (Rear Body Panel) | |
22 | Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm | Tesla part number 1063943-00-A. |
27 | SPR, 5x4.5 | Tesla part number 1026938-00-A. |
4 | SPR, 5x6 H4 | Tesla part number 1026940-00-A. |
2 | SPR, 5x6.5 | Tesla part number 1026942-00-A. |
8 | Bolt, hex-head M10x1.5x30 | Tesla part number 2007069. |
8 | Nut M10x1.5 | Tesla part number 1047337-00-A. |
8 | Washer | Tesla part number 1079620-00-B. |
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
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Remove the original component.
Studor Drill through factory spot weldsNoteWhen drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
Grind off the heads of the factory self-piercing rivets (circled in red), if equipped. These factory self-piercing rivets will not be replaced during the installation of the new Rear Panel
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Prepare for installation.
NoteA red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
or SPRs, 5x4.5NoteThe following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: KA 075 2113.or SPRs, 5x6 H4
NoteThe following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: SM 085 0125.or SPRs, 5x6.5
NoteThe following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: SM 085 0125. - Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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Install the new component or components.
Torque the nuts to 50 Nm.
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.