2025-08-21

Rear Rail (Small Section)

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 MY RUB RAIL SMAL SERVICE ASSEMBLY (Rear Rail – Small Section)
1 BUTYL FOIL PATCH 300X150x2MM (Butyl foil patch)

Tesla part number 1004969-00-A.
1 MODEL Y RUB SMALL CUTLINE JIG - LEFT HAND

Tesla part number 2173884-00.
1 MODEL Y RUB SMALL CUTLINE JIG - RIGHT HAND

Tesla part number 2173885-00.
10 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).
  2. Remove the Wing Bracket (Lower).
  3. Mark the cut line on the original component.
    Attach the Cut Line Jig as shown, then mark the cut line toward the rear of the vehicle.
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    Note
    Avoid damaging the jigs so that they can be reused.
  4. Remove the original component.
    Cut Line
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    Note
    Cut as close as possible to the rear edge of the marked cut line on the original component, then trim the original component as necessary to fit. Keep any gaps as small as possible.
  5. Prepare for installation.
    Test fit the new component.
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    Note
    Gaps are not allowed in the areas highlighted in red (the corners of the Upper Frame Rail).
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    Note
    Gaps up to 4 mm are allowed in the areas highlighted in yellow.
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    Note
    Gaps are allowed in the area highlighted in green.
  6. Prepare for installation.
    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
  7. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  8. Install the new component or components.
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    Note
    Apply seam sealer to the joint between the new component and the Cast Rear Under Body.
  9. Install the Wing Bracket (Lower).
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    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
    • A = 26 mm
    • B = 31 mm
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    Note
    Relocate the indicated fastener to the specified location for the Wing Bracket (Lower) procedure to avoid clash with the ejector pin.
  10. Install the Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).
  11. Install the Butyl Foil patch as indicated.
  12. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.