2026-08-10

Cowl Side Assembly

Correction code: 10100128502 10100128602 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be required.

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Remove & Replace).
  2. Remove the Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace).
  3. Remove the Applique - Front Quarter - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Brightwork - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Hood Assembly (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the Cross Car Beam (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the Door Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the A-Pillar Inner.
  11. Remove the A-Pillar Inner.
  12. 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.
  13. Remove the Sill Connector from the new Cowl Side Assembly service part.
  14. 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.
  15. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  16. Install the new component or components.
  17. Install the A-Pillar Inner.
  18. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  19. Install the A-Pillar Inner.
  20. Install the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the Door Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the Cross Car Beam (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the Hood Assembly (Remove and Install).
  25. Install the Brightwork - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the Applique - Front Quarter - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace).
  28. Install the Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Remove & Replace).