03/07/2024 16:06:16

Shotgun Shear Wall

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	M3 ASY, SHOTGUN SHEAR WALL LH (Shotgun Shear Wall)
16	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	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 Front Subframe Support.
Remove the Shotgun Outer.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Drill through factory spot welds
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.
Prepare for installation.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 19 mm
- B = 7 mm
or Installation Spot Welds

or Flow Form Rivets, S38
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 Front Subframe Support.
Install the fastener as indicated.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

Note
For the rivet circled in black, measure and drill the fastener hole from the Rail Inner side, but install the rivet from the Subframe Support side.
- C = 12 mm
- D = 8 mm
Install the Shotgun Outer.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.