2026-06-11

Battery Flow Nut (Rear) Replacement

Correction code: Pending Pending 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.

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 NUT,REC,M8,[10],G0110,T02,BLUE (M8 Square Nut)
1 HV BATTERY NUT STRIP (Battery Nut Strip)
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Note
If the original retainer rail is not damaged, it can be reused.
2 Pop Rivets
1 BUTYL PATCH 50x50x1mm Tesla part number 1045194-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Cut an access window on the bottom of the rear crossmember.
    Reference Line/Point
    • A = 115 mm
    • B = 80 mm
    • C = 82 mm
    • D = 105 mm

    Cut Line

  2. Remove the factory rivets in the repair area.
    or Factory Structural Rivets
  3. Remove the Battery Nut Strip through the access window.
  4. Remove the Battery Flow Nut from the Battery Nut Strip.
  5. Install the new Battery Flow Nut on the new Battery Nut Strip.
  6. Install the Battery Nut Strip through the access window.
  7. Install fasteners through the crossmember and the Battery Nut Strip.
  8. Apply an anti-corrosion coating to any bare metal.
  9. Install a butyl patch over the access window.
  10. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.