2024-12-28

Cowl Lower with Wiper Brackets

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	ASSEMBLY - COWL LOWER WITH WIPER BRACKETS (Cowl Lower with Wiper Brackets)
23	Rivet, 4.8 mm
4	Flow Form Rivet S28
2	Bolt , M6X18	Tesla part number 1006529-00-A.
2	Rivnut, RIV NUT,FLUSH,M6	Tesla part number 2007016.

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Repair Procedure

Remove the Cowl Top.
Remove the original component.
- or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
- or Factory Spot Welds
Remove the original component.
- or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
- or Factory Spot Welds
Remove the original component.
- or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
- or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
- Rivnut
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- or Flow Form Rivets, S28
- or Bolts
Note
For the highlighted rivet, position the replacement fastener outboard of the original spot weld location to avoid the trim hole in the Dash panel. The new location for this fastener must be within 20 mm of the original spot weld location (do not exceed 20 mm.).
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Note
For the highlighted rivet, position the replacement fastener outboard of the original spot weld location to avoid the trim hole in the Dash panel. The new location for this fastener must be within 20 mm of the original spot weld location (do not exceed 20 mm.).
Prepare for installation.
- or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Prepare for installation.
- or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts to 10 Nm.
Install the Cowl Top.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.