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Door Ring Outer

Repair Information

Any individual section or any combination of sections of the Door Ring Outer can be replaced so long as the referenced cut lines from the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions portion of this document are used.
Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1 Note For section repairs only: Some section repairs require a second part. Refer to the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions to determine if the planned section repair requires an additional part.	MY ASY – DOOR RING OUTER SVC E-COATED (Door Ring Outer)
For the complete Door Ring replacement: 2 For section repairs: varies, depending on repair(s) being performed.	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Flow Form Rivet S28
7	Flow Form Rivet S48

Note

Rivet quantities listed above are for the complete repair. Refer to the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions for fasteners required for section repairs.

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.

Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions


Door Ring Outer, Subassemblies, and Subassembly Sectioning
The Door Ring Outer (shown below) is a single component, and can be replaced as a single repair:

Alternatively, instead of replacing the complete Door Ring Outer, areas of the Door Ring Outer can be replaced using portions of the Door Ring Outer using the cut lines described in this document.

Door Ring Outer Sections


Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions		Parts Required
Sill Front Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 620 mm B = 580 mm C = 50 mm D = 85 mm Note Create a reinforcement plate 60 mm wide, and install it as indicated.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 12.
Hinge Pillar Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point E = 300 mm F = 200 mm Note Create a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. Note The rivet circled in red is installed after the Body Side Outer component has been installed.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 7. or Installation Spot Welds Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair.
A–Pillar Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point G = 690 mm H = 122 mm Note Create a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 8. Rivet, 4.8 mm – 2.
B–Pillar Upper Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point I = 210 mm J = 195 mm Note Create a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 4. Rivet, 4.8 mm – 8.
B–Pillar Lower Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point K = 84 mm L = 130 mm Note Create a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 4. Rivet, 4.8 mm – 8. Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair.
Sill Rear Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point M = 310 mm N = 426 mm O = 43 mm P = 76 mm Note Create a reinforcement plate 60 mm wide, and install it as indicated.		Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm – 10. Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair.

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
If necessary, remove the necessary portion of the Dogleg Lower to expose the underlying component being replaced.
If replacing a section of the Door Ring Outer: Mark the Door Ring Outer at the section cut line locations described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
For section repairs only: Create backing plates or reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
Prepare for installation.

or Installation Spot Welds

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

or Flow Form Rivets, S48
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
For section repairs only: Install backing plates or reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
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.
If necessary, install the portion of the Dogleg Lower that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Hinge pillar section repair only: Install the fastener circled in red in the indicated location.

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.