2026-07-10

Cowl Complete

Correction code: NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be required.

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 MY - COWL COMPLETE (Cowl Complete)
10 Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
17 Rivet, 4.8 mm
8 Flow Form Rivet S18
2 Rivnut, RIV NUT,FLUSH,M6

Tesla part number 2007016.
2 Bolt HF M6X18 PC88 MAT. Tesla part number 1006529-00-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

  1. Remove the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Windshield (HW4) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Insulator - Dash (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the original component.
    • or Drill through factory spot welds
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
    • or Factory Spot Welds
  7. Remove the original component.
    • or Drill through factory spot welds
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
    • or Factory Spot Welds
  8. Remove the original component.
    • or Factory Spot Welds
  9. Remove the original component.
    • or Factory Spot Welds
  10. Prepare for installation.
    • Rivnut
  11. Prepare for installation.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced. Secure this location using structural adhesive only.
  12. Prepare for installation.
  13. Prepare for installation.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced. Secure this location using structural adhesive only.
  14. Prepare for installation.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced. Secure this location using structural adhesive only.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    For the highlighted rivet, position the replacement fastener outboard of the original Factory Spot Weld location to avoid the trim hole in the Dash Panel. The new location for this fastener must be within 20 mm of the original Factory Spot Weld location (do not exceed 20 mm).
  15. Prepare for installation.
  16. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  17. Install the new component or components.
    Torque the bolts to 10 Nm.
  18. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  19. Install the Insulator - Dash (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the Windshield (HW4) (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).