03/07/2024 16:09:50

Spine Assembly

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	MODEL X CENTER SPINE ASY (Spine Assembly)
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Flow Form Rivet S48
4	Flow Form Rivet S38
4	Bolt, Torx-head , M8x27	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

Remove the Rear Header Upper.
Remove the LH and the RH Front Header Upper.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Factory SPRs

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 51 mm.
- B = 15 mm.
or Flow Form Rivets, S48

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 bolts to 24 Nm.
Install the LH and the RH Front Header Upper.
Install the Rear Header Upper.
Install the fasteners as indicated.

or Flow Form Rivets, S38
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.