2025-02-05

Cast Rub (Replace)

Repair Information

Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Rear Under Body (1–Piece) Repair Guidelines for more information.
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	ASSEMBLY - ONE PIECE CAST REAR UNDERBODY (Cast RUB - Rear Underbody)
1	ASSEMBLY - EXTENSION REAR WHEEL HOUSE - LEFT HAND SERVICE E-COATED (Wheelhouse Front Extension - LH)
1	ASSEMBLY - EXTENSION REAR WHEEL HOUSE - RIGHT HAND SERVICE E-COATED (Wheelhouse Front Extension - RH)
22	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
12	Rivet, 4.8 mm
10	SEMS[FL],M8-1.25x37,[109],G1009,CM	Tesla part number 1629418-00.
4	Bolt , ,HF,M6x20,[88],ZNFL,MAT	Tesla part number 1120935-00.
2	RIVNUT,WFH,M8,4-6,[10],G0109	Tesla part number 1469780-00.

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 LH and the RH Rear Panel Side Assembly.
Remove the LH and the RH Wing Bracket (Lower) components.
Create an access window in the Wheelhouse Extension (Front).
- Reference Line/Point
- Cut Line A = 50 mm B = 130 mm C = 75 mm D = 15 mm
Cut the new Wheelhouse Extension components to create LH and RH access window covers.
The finished cover should be approximately 32 mm wider and 10 mm taller than the access window (indicated by black dashed lines).
Note
When positioned poperly, the cover overlaps the top, bottom, and inboard edges of the access window by 5 mm. The cover also overlaps the outboard edge of the access window by 27 mm.
- Reference Line/Point
- Cut LineE = 82 mmF = 140 mm
Remove the Rivnut from the new component.
- Rivnut
Remove the original component.
- Rivnut
- or Bolts
Remove the original component.
- or Factory Spot Welds
- or Factory SPRs
Remove the original component.
- or Bolts
Remove the original component.
- or Factory SPRs
Remove the original component.
- or Bolts
Install the rivnut in the Door Ring Inner.
- Rivnut
Note
The Rivnut is installed from inside the vehicle.
Prepare for installation.
- or Bolts
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- Reference Line/Point
- or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm K = 17 mm
- or Bolts
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- or Rivets, 4.8 mm
- or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- Reference Line/Point
- or Rivets, 4.8 mm G = 79 mm H = 24 mm I = 28 mm J = 26 mm
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Note
The bolt in circled in red is replaced only if it was present on the original component.
Prepare for installation.
- or Bolts
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque bolts as follows:
- SEMS[FL],M8-1.25x37,[109],G1009,CM bolts (Tesla part number 1629418-00) installed horizontally in the Sill: 31 Nm.
- SEMS[FL],M8-1.25x37,[109],G1009,CM bolts (Tesla part number 1629418-00) installed vertically in the Sill: 35 Nm.
- HF,M6x20,[88],ZNFL,MAT bolts (Tesla part number 1120935-00) securing the Floor Crossmember to the Cast Rear Under Body: 28 Nm.
Install the LH and the RH Rear Rail End Plate components.
Install the LH and the RH Wing Bracket (Lower) components.
Install the LH and the RH Rear Panel Side Assembly.
Prepare to install the Access Window Covers.
Note
When positioned poperly, the cover overlaps the top, bottom, and inboard edges of the access window by 5 mm. The cover also overlaps the outboard edge of the access window by 27 mm.
- or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the Access Window Covers.
Install the Access Window Covers.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.