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Quarter Outer Skin

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	PANEL - REAR QUARTER OUTER (Quarter Outer Skin)
11	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.

Sectioning Guidelines

General sectioning guidelines:

If a section repair requires the removal or installation of additional panels or assemblies, perform the necessary procedures using the specific repair procedure for each panel or assembly.
If sectioning in the Roof Rail area, do not cut Roof Rack Brackets.
It is allowable to cut through a clearance hole or a non functional hole (exterior trim hole), as described below.
Do not cut within 25 mm. of the center of a bolt hole.
Sections do not require fasteners at butt joints unless specifically indicated.
A backing plate may be installed at a butt joint between sections (as described in create and install backing plates).
Gaps between panels of butt joints should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
GMA weld section butt joints.
Seal all open seams after welding.
If a butt joint includes a flange, do not weld on the flange (flanges are secured using only structural adhesive).

Note

Do not cut underlying panels when sectioning the Body Side Outer.

The images below show the Body Side Outer (complete). The colored areas indicate if sectioning is allowed. Compare the damaged area of the vehicle's Body Side Outer to the images below, then use the repair criteria corresponding to the color of the highlighted area to find the criteria to use to determine if the damaged area of the component can be sectioned.


Body Side Outer Sectioning

Note Sectioning of Service Assemblies is identical to the corresponding area of the Body Side Outer (complete).

Based on the colors used in the image above, the allowed repairs are as follows:

Table 1. Allowed Sectioning
Area Color	Area Repairability
Green areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas.
Yellow areas:	Sectioning is allowed in these areas. Foam is located behind the panel. Note If sectioning in this area, remove the foam and then clean the area to avoid weld contamination.
Red areas:	Sectioning is not allowed.

Repair Procedure

Remove the original component.

or Factory SPRs

or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.

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, S18

GMA Weld

Note
The gap between the adjacent panels of the butt joints for this repair should be as small as possible to maximize joint strength.
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.

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.

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.
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.
or Installation Spot Welds
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.
Perform GMA welding.
or Steel Plug Welds
GMA Weld

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.

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.

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.

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.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.