2025-08-06

Hinge Pillar Reinforcement

Correction code: 10100130302 10100130402 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Add any associated mechanical procedures needed to perform this procedure.

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 ASY-REINF HINGE PILLAR LWR (Hinge Pillar Reinforcement)
2 Bolt Tesla part number 1006529-00-A.
1 Rivnut Tesla part number 1038174-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
  2. Remove the A–Pillar Reinforcement.
  3. Cut the original component at the indicated locations.
    This cut will allow access to a Rivnut that must be removed so the original component can be removed.

    Cut Line

    Reference Line/Point

    • A = 85 mm.
    • B = 175 mm.
    • C = 27 mm.
    • D = 112 mm.
  4. Remove the original component.
    Rivnut

    or Bolts

  5. Remove the Rivnut from the Hinge Pillar Reinforcement service part.
  6. Drill a 20 mm. hole in the Hinge Pillar Reinforcement service part in the indicated location.

    Cut Line

    Reference Line/Point

    • E = 20 mm.
    • F = 185 mm.
  7. Prepare for installation.
    or Bolts

    Rivnut

  8. Install the new component or components.
    Torque the bolts to 10 Nm.
  9. Install the A–Pillar Reinforcement.
  10. Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
  11. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.