02/10/2024 13:46:58

Motor Cover (Small Area)

Repair Information

  • Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Rear Under Body (1–Piece) Repair Guidelines for more information.

  • There are two retrofit options:
    1. Motor Cover Retrofit (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body) includes removing the top portion of the Motor Cover, installing new bolts and nuts to provide attachment points for the Rear Motor Bay Noise Absorber, and then installing the new Motor Cover. The Large Area Retrofit removes more of the original Motor Cover than the Small Area Retrofit, and requires the installation of new bolts and nuts to provide attachment points for the Rear Motor Bay Noise Absorber.
    2. Motor Cover (Small Area) (this procedure) includes removing the top portion of the Motor Cover, leaving the existing attachment points for the Rear Motor Bay Noise Absorber, and then installing the new Motor Cover. The Large Area Retrofit removes less of the original Motor Cover than the Small Area Retrofit, and re-uses the existing attachment points for the Rear Motor Bay Noise Absorber.
  • 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
1 MY MY MOTOR COVER SVC E-COATED (Motor Bay Cover)
10 Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
1 BUTYL FOIL PATCH - M3 480 X 240 X 2.0 Tesla part number 1004964-00-A.
4 BUTYL FOIL PATCH 150X120X2MM Tesla part number 1043439-00-A.
1 Windshield Glass Adhesive

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

  1. Use the new Motor Bay Cover as a template to trace a line around the original Motor Bay Cover.
  2. Remove the original component.
    Cut only inside the traced line and remove only the necessary portions of the original cast Motor Cover. Leave at least 25 mm. between the cut line and traced line to create an overlap with the new Motor Cover.
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    Warning
    Do not remove the attachment points for the Rear Motor Bay Noise Absorber on the underside of the Motor Cover.
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    Note
    Remove the minimum necessary portions of the front corners of the cast Motor Cover.
    Reference Line/Point
    • A = 25 mm.

    Cut Line

  3. Prepare for installation.
    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
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    Note
    Make sure that the gap for the application of the urethane bead will be sufficient to provide proper sealing.
  4. Apply Windshield Glass Adhesive (urethane adhesive) to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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    Note
    Follow the urethane manufacturer's application instructions.
  5. Install the new component or components.
  6. Install the butyl patches.
  7. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.