2025-06-20

Rear Node (Complete) (Vehicles Built From March 7, 2022 Through April 7, 2022)

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 ASY-MEMBER RAIL RR (Rear Node – Complete)
LH: 23

RH: 21

 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4 Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
LH only: 1 Bolt , M10-1.5x23 Tesla part number 1111154-00-B.
1 Bolt , M6-1x19 Tesla part number 1454541-00-A.
2 Bolt , M8x20 Tesla part number 1007580-00-A.
1 Bolt , M8x50 Tesla part number 1046838-00-A.
RH only: 1 Bolt , M8x20 Tesla part number 1552447-00-A.
LH: 2

RH: 1

 Bolt , M8x27 Tesla part number 1621820-00-A.
2 Bolt, Torx-head , M8x20 Tesla part number 1014747-00-B.
2 Nut , M8-1.25,HF,Steel[10],ZnAl,BLACK Tesla part number 1006628-01-A.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
  2. Remove the Rear Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  3. Remove the Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  4. Remove the Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  5. Remove the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front).
  6. Remove the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
  7. Remove the Rear Torque Box Lower Reinforcement.
  8. Remove the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  9. Remove the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  10. Remove the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  11. Remove the original component.
    or Drill through factory spot welds
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    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 Factory Structural Rivets

    or Bolts

    or Bolt, Torx-head

    Factory BOM

  12. Use structural adhesive to attach the nuts in position on the inside of the Rear Node.
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    Note
    If necessary, grind the edges of the nuts to make them flush with the mounting location.

    Nut

  13. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
    • A = 260 mm.
    • B = 15 mm.
    • C = 24 mm.
    • D = 9 mm.
    • E = 12 mm.
    • F = 11 mm.

    or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Bolts
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    Note
    Install a M8x27 bolt (Tesla part number 1621820-00-A) in the location outlined by the red circle.
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    Note
    Install a M8-1.25x22 bolt (Tesla part number 1552447-00-A) in the location outlined by the green circle.

    or Bolt, Torx-head

  14. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  15. Install the new component or components.

    Torque the bolts as follows:

    • Hex-head M8x27 bolts part number 1621820-00-A: 20 Nm.
    • Hex-head M6x19 bolts part number 1454541-00-A: 11Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x50 bolts part number 1046838-00-A: 24 Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x20 bolts part number 1007580-00-A: 25 Nm.
    • Hex-head M10x23 bolts part number 1111154-00-B: 30 Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x22 bolts part number 1552447-00-A: 25Nm.
    • Torx bolts (all): 24 Nm.
  16. Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front).
  17. Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
  18. Install the Rear Torque Box Lower Reinforcement.
  19. Install the Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  20. Install the Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  21. Install the Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension.
  22. Install the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
  23. Install the Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement.
  24. Install the Rear Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024).
  25. Install the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
  26. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.