2024-07-26

Torque Box Inner

Repair Information

Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Torque Box Inner (Front) Repair Guidelines for more 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	TORQUE BOX INNER MOTOR MOUNT (Torque Box Inner)
LH: 12 RH: 14	Bolt, Torx-head , T2000,M8x1.25-28,PF,[88],G1009	Tesla part number 1621839-00-B.
6	Bolt, Torx-head , BLT,BFLG,TRX,M8X27.0[10.9]-M-NP-08	Tesla part number 1022448-00-A.
1	Bolt BOLT,HH,M8-1.25x27,[109],G0110,M	Tesla part number 1621820-00-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

Cut the original Sill component at the indicated location and remove the bolt.
Cut Line

Reference Line/Point
- A = 24 mm.
- B = 213 mm.
or Bolts

Note
The removed portion of the Sill will be reinstalled.
Remove the original component.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Remove 2 mm. of material from the surface shown to ensure the Shock Tower no longer contacts the new Torque Box.

Note
If your vehicle originally had a fastener at this location, it will not be replaced.
Prepare for installation.

Note
Reinstall the portion of the Sill (shown in red) that was removed from the Sill.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Bolt, Torx-head

or Bolts
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.

Note
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surface of the Torque Box Inner and the portion of the Sill being reinstalled, and then fill any gaps with structural adhesive.

Note
Do not apply structural adhesive to the area circled in red.
Install the new component or components.
Torque all bolts as to 30 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.