2025-07-26
Rear Torque Box Crossmember Lower (Vehicles Built From November 15, 2021 Through March 6, 2022 and After April 7, 2022)
Repair Information
- Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
- This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.
Parts List
Quantity | Description | Image / Notes |
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1 | ASY-CROSSMEMBER RR TORQUE BOX LWR (Rear Torque Box Crossmember Lower) |
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8 |
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LH only: 1 |
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Tesla part number 1621820-00-A. |
LH only: 1 |
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Tesla part number 1111154-00-B. |
2 |
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Tesla part number 1454541-00-A. |
2 |
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Tesla part number 1552447-00-A. |
2 |
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Tesla part number 1007580-00-A. |
2 |
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Tesla part number 1006628-01-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 Motor Cover.
- Remove the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
- Remove the RH and the LH Rear Torque Box Lower Reinforcement.
- Remove the original component.
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Use structural adhesive to
attach the nuts in position on the inside of the Rear Node.
NoteIf necessary, grind the edges of the nuts to make them flush with the mounting location.
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Prepare for installation.
NoteA red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or
High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 24 mm
- B = 9 mm
- C = 21 mm
- D = 11 mm
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Bolts
NoteInstall the M6-1x19 bolt, part number 1454541-00-A, in the location indicated by the red circle.NoteInstall the M8-1.25x22 bolt, part number 1552447-00-A, in the location indicated by the green circle. - Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts as follows:
- Hex-head M8x27 bolts part number 1621820-00-A: 20 Nm.
- Hex-head M10x23 bolts part number 1111154-00-B: 30 Nm.
- Hex-head M6-1x19 bolts part number 1454541-00-A: 11 Nm.
- Hex-head M8x20 bolts part number 1007580-00-A: 25 Nm.
- Hex-head M8x22 bolts part number 1552447-00-A: 25Nm.
- Install the RH and the LH Rear Torque Box Lower Reinforcement.
- Install the Second Row Seat Floor Panel.
- Install the Rear Motor Cover.
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.