03/07/2024 16:08:43

B–Pillar (Complete)

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	ASY B PLR COMPLETE (B–Pillar – Complete)
3	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Flow Form Rivet S28
6	Flow Form Rivet S48
1	Bolt (double sided)	Tesla part number 1060709-00-B.
2	Bolt, Torx-head	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 B–Pillar to Sill Reinforcement.
Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.
or Factory SPRs
or Bolts

or Bolt, Torx-head
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

or Flow Form Rivets, S48

or Bolts

or Bolt, Torx-head
Grind down the highlighted portion of the structural foam on the new B-Pillar service part until it is flush with the edges of the nylon reinforcement block.

Warning
Remove the structural foam in a well-ventilated area. Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Apply a layer of structural adhesive to the top structural foam in the nylon reinforcement block of the B–Pillar Gusset (highlighted in yellow). Also apply a primer layer of structural adhesive to the underside of the Front Header Upper to the area highlighted in yellow.
Install the B–Pillar to Sill Reinforcement.
Install the new component or components.
Torque all bolts to 24 Nm.
Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.