03/07/2024 16:04:24

Cowl Side Assembly

Repair 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	MDLX, ASSY, COWL SIDE (Cowl Side Assembly)
9	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
16	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
2	SPR, 5x4.5
2	SPR, 5x5

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 A–Pillar Inner.
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.
Remove the Sill Connector from the new Cowl Side Assembly service part.
Prepare for installation.

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or SPRs, 5x4.5
Note
The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: SM 085 0125.

or SPRs, 5x5
Note
The following Tesla SPR die is required to install this SPR: KA 075 2113.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the A–Pillar Inner.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.