2024-07-19

Rear Node (Complete)

Parts List

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

RH: 22

 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
6 Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
1 Bolt , M8x20 Tesla part number 1007580-00-A.
1 Bolt , M8x50 Tesla part number 1046838-00-A.
1 Bolt , M8x27 Tesla part number 1621820-00-A.
1 Bolt , M8x20 Tesla part number 1048470-00-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 1006628-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
  2. Remove the Rear Panel.
    Based on the vehicle build date, remove the Rear Panel using the appropriate procedure:
  3. Remove the Rear Trunk Floor.
    Based on the vehicle build date, remove the Rear Trunk Floor using the appropriate procedure:
  4. Remove the Rear Trunk Waterfall Panel.
    Based on the vehicle build date, remove the Rear Trunk Waterfall Panel using the appropriate procedure:
  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 Factory Spot Welds

    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.
    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

    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: 24 Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x50 bolts part number 1046838-00-A: 24 Nm.
    • Hex-head M8x20 bolts part number 1007580-00-A: 25 Nm.
    • 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 Rear Trunk Waterfall Panel.
    Install the Rear Trunk Waterfall Panel using the appropriate procedure:
  20. Install the Rear Trunk Floor.
    Install the Rear Trunk Floor using the appropriate procedure:
  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.
    Install the Rear Panel using the appropriate procedure:
  25. Install the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
  26. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.