2024-07-03

Cowl Side

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)
21	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
5	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
1	Flow Form Rivet S38
1	Bolt, Torx-head , M8-1.25x34	Tesla part number 1022448-00-A.

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 Body Side (Complete).
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.

or RIVTAC

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

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.
Install the Body Side (Complete).
Install the fasteners as indicated.
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long
- A = 8 mm.
- B = 11 mm.
or Flow Form Rivets, S38
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.