03/07/2024 16:10:14

Rear Rail (Cast)

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 Rear Under Body (1–Piece) Repair Guidelines for more information.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	CASTING REAR RAIL SERVICE ASSEMBLY (Rear Rail - Cast)
5	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Bolt, Torx-head , M8X22,STL[10.9],PC	Tesla part number 1056534-00-C.
4	Nut , HEX,FLGS,M8-1.25X18.2[8]-TBD	Tesla part number 1014348-00-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 Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).
Remove the Wing Bracket (Lower).
Remove the original component.

Cut Line

Note
Cut before the line cast into the original component on the vehicle and trim to fit to reduce gap.
Prepare for installation.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Bolt, Torx-head
- D = 108 mm.
- E = 37 mm.
- F = 152 mm.
- G = 35 mm.
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 48 Nm.
Apply seam sealer to the joint between the new component and the Cast Under Body.
Prepare to install rivets to secure the Rear Rail End Plate to the Rear Rail - Cast replacement component.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Note
Position 1 rivet on the outboard side of the vehicle and position 2 rivets on the inboard side of the vehicle.
- A = 15 mm.
- B = 30 mm.
- C = 80 mm.
Note
Do not install the rivets at this time.
If the new component does not have structural adhesive securing the Rear Rail End Plate and the Rear Rail, remove the Rear Rail End Plate.

Note
Retain the Rear Rail End Plate (it is installed in a later step).
If the new component did not have structural adhesive securing the Rear Rail End Plate and the Rear Rail, apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the Rear Rail End Plate and the Rear Rail.
If the new component did not have structural adhesive securing the Rear Rail End Plate and the Rear Rail, install the Rear Rail End Plate.
Install the rivets securing the new Rear Rail End Plate to the new Rear Rail.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Install the Wing Bracket (Lower).
Install the Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.