03/07/2024 16:10:07

Quarter Outer Skin

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 MY REAR QUARTER OUTER PNL, SVC E-COAT (Quarter Outer Skin)
6

Flow Form Rivet S08

10

Flow Form Rivet S18

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. Cut the original component at the indicated locations.

    Cut Line

    Reference Line/Point

    • A = 77 mm
    • B = 163 mm
    • C = 33 mm
    • D = 146 mm
    • E = 203 mm
    • F = 374 mm
  2. Remove the original component.

    or Factory SPRs

    or Factory Spot Welds

  3. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

    or Installation Spot Welds

    or Steel Plug Welds

    or Flow Form Rivets, S08
    • G = 85 mm
    • H = 13 mm

    or Flow Form Rivets, S18

    GMA Weld

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    Note
    The gap between the adjacent panels of the butt joints for this repair should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
  4. Apply seam sealer in the area where the Charge Port Housing Bracket makes direct contact to the Quarter Panel skin and the factory foam baffle.
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    CAUTION
    This procedure calls for a seam sealer with a cured elongation rating of greater than 150%. This is to prevent visible distortion of the quarter panel’s exterior surface where the Charge Port Housing Bracket is bonded to the inside of the panel.
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    CAUTION
    If using a seam sealer not designed for application over bare metal surfaces, the mating surface on the inside of the quarter panel will require refinishing prior to installing the Charge Port Housing Assembly. Refer to the technical data sheet for the seam sealing product being used.
  5. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  6. Install the new component or components.
  7. Perform resistance spot welding.
    or Installation Spot Welds
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    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.
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    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.
  8. Perform GMA welding.
    or Steel Plug Welds

    or Aluminum Plug Welds

    GMA Weld

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    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.
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    Warning
    To maintain vehicle crash integrity, use only approved welding wire and an approved GMA welder to perform GMA welding on Tesla vehicles. Refer to Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire for information on approved GMA welders and welding wire.
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    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.
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    Note
    Before GMA welding, a test weld using material of the same gauge and type should be performed to make sure that the welding equipment settings produce a satisfactory joint.
  9. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.