03/07/2024 16:06:53

Cast Front Under Body (Vehicles Built After February 7, 2024)

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Front Under Body Repair Guidelines for more information.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	FUB COMPLETE WITH DASH - CAST FUB (Cast Front Under Body)
4	Flow Form Rivet S38
1	BUTYL FOIL PATCH 90X70x1MM	Tesla part number 1032245-00-A.
14	BOLT,TEP,M10-1.5x35	Tesla part number 1618776-00-B.
2	T2000,M8x1.25-30,HH,[109-I],G1009,SERR	Tesla part number 1637725-00-A.

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 Body Side Outer Front Cap.
From the new service part, remove the parts indicated below to make the new component.
- 1 - COWL SIDE BRIDGING PLATE LH
- 2 - COWL SIDE BRIDGING PLATE RH
- 3 - MY GFB COWL ASSEMBLY
On the LH and RH sides, cut an access window in the original component.
Cut Line

Reference Line/Point
- A = 10 mm.
- B = 44 mm.
- C = 90 mm.
- D = 129 mm.
Remove the original component.
or Factory SPRs
or Bolt, Torx-head

or Bolts
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Bolt, Torx-head

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 the bolts as follows:
- BOLT,TEP,M10-1.5x35 bolts (x5 each side) (Tesla part number 1618776-00-B) that attach the Front Under Body to the Door Ring Inner (inboard side): 50 Nm.
- BOLT,TEP,M10-1.5x35 bolts (x2 each side) (Tesla part number 1618776-00-B) that attach the Front Under Body to the Door Ring Inner (outboard side): 65 Nm.
- T2000,M8x1.25-30,HH,[109-I],G1009,SERR bolts (x1 each side) (Tesla part number 1637725-00-A) that attach the Front Under Body to the Side Sill Insert: 48 Nm.
Cut the the BUTYL FOIL PATCH into two 45x50 mm. pieces, and use them to cover the access window cut in the LH and RH Door Ring Outer components.
Install the LH and the RH Body Side Outer Front Cap.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.