Cowl Side to Sill Connector

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
1	Connector-Cowl Side to Sill (Cowl Side to Sill Connector)
6	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Flow Form Rivet S38
1	Flow Form Rivet S58
1	Bolt, Torx-head , M8-1.25x34	Tesla part number 1022448-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or RIVTAC

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 50 mm.
- B = 12 mm.
or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Flow Form Rivets, S58

or Bolt, Torx-head
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolt to 30 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.