03/07/2024 16:10:17

Roof Rail Outer

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
1	MY ROOF RAIL EXTENSIONSVC E-COATED (Roof Rail Outer)
1	Flow Form Rivet S18
3	Flow Form Rivet S28
2	Flow Form Rivet S38

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 necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Factory SPRs
Prepare for installation.

or Installation Spot Welds

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform resistance spot welding.

Warning
Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.

CAUTION
Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Install the fasteners as indicated.

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

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