13/04/2023 18:49:42

Sill (Complete)

Repair Information

Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Sill 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	Asy, Side Sill COMP (Sill Complete)
5	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
38	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
8	Bolt, hex-head , M8-1.25x20	Tesla part number 1007580-00-A.
1	Bolt, hex-head , M8x50	Tesla part number 1046838-00-A.
4	Bolt, Torx-head , M8x20	Tesla part number 1014747-00-B. Note If the vehicle has hex-head bolts in the locations indicated for Torx-head bolts in the Front Torque Box, order additional M8-1.25x20 hex-head bolts (Tesla part number 1007580-00-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 necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the C–Pillar Lower Extension.
Remove the Wheelhouse Extension.
Remove the Falcon Door Striker Bracket.
Remove the B–Pillar Reinforcement.
Remove the Heelboard Crossmember Glove.
Remove the A-Pillar Reinforcement Assembly.
Remove the Hinge Pillar Reinforcement.
Hinge Pillar Inner.
Remove the original component.
or Factory SPRs
or RIVTAC

or Bolts, hex-head
Note
Remove but do not discard the bolts at this time.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Note
Some vehicles have hex-head bolts instead of Torx-head bolts. If the vehicle has hex-head bolts in the locations indicated for Torx-head bolt, install M8-1.25x20 hex-head bolts.

Note
Remove but do not discard the bolts at this time.
Prepare for installation.

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or Bolts, hex-head
Note
Temporarily install the bolts that were removed during component removal. Replace these bolts after the structural adhesive has cured.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Note
Temporarily install the bolts that were removed during component removal. Replace these bolts after the structural adhesive has cured.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque all bolts to 25 Nm.
Install the Hinge Pillar Inner.
Install the Hinge Pillar Reinforcement.
Install the A-Pillar Reinforcement Assembly.
Install the fastener as indicated.

or Bolts, hex-head

Note
Temporarily install the bolts that were removed during component removal. Replace these bolts after the structural adhesive has cured.

Torque all bolts to 25 Nm.
Install the Heelboard Crossmember Glove.
Install the B–Pillar Reinforcement.
Install the Wheelhouse Extension.
Install the Falcon Door Striker Bracket.
Install the C–Pillar Lower Extension.
Install the C–Pillar Reinforcement.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.