03/07/2024 16:09:29

Rear Quarter Complete Assembly

Repair Information

This procedure applies to all Model X (2021+) vehicles.
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 - RR QTR OTR COMP (Rear Quarter Complete Assembly)
26	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
14	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
1	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
3	Flow Form Rivet S18
6	Flow Form Rivet S28
8	Flow Form Rivet S38
4	Bolt , 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 Node Outer Reinforcement.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds

or Bolts
Prepare for installation.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 51 mm.
- B = 15 mm.
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Bolts
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque all bolts to 25 Nm.
Install the Rear Node Outer Reinforcement.
Install the fasteners as indicated.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- C = 10 mm.
- D = 29 mm.
Fill the gap between the Quarter Outer panel and the Quarter Outer Lower panel (indicated in red) with urethane.
Once the urethane has cured, use seam sealer to completely fill the seam.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.