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Door Ring Outer

Repair Information

Any individual section or any combination of sections of the Door Ring Outer can be replaced so long as the referenced cut lines from the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions portion of this document are used.
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
Complete repair: 1 Note For section repairs only: Some section repairs require a second part. Refer to the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions to determine if the planned section repair requires an additional part.	MY ASY – DOOR RING OUTER SVC E-COATED (Door Ring Outer)
2	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
3	Flow Form Rivet S28
8	Flow Form Rivet S38

Note

Rivet quantities listed above are for the complete repair. Refer to the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions for fasteners required for section repairs.

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.

Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions


Door Ring Outer, Subassemblies, and Subassembly Sectioning
The Door Ring Outer (shown below) is a single component, and can be replaced as a single repair:

Alternatively, instead of replacing the complete Door Ring Outer, areas of the Door Ring Outer can be replaced using portions of the Door Ring Outer using the cut lines described in this document.

Door Ring Outer Sections


Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions
Hinge Pillar Lower Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 620 mm B = 585 mm C = 200 mm D = 300 mm Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair. Note For the Hinge Pillar Lower to B–Pillar Lower joint, create and install a reinforcement plate 80 mm wide. Place structural bulb rivets evenly, and allow adequate underside clearance for rivets close to the Side Sill Insert. Note For the Hinge Pillar Lower to Hinge Pillar Upper joint, create and install a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – Up to 20.	Hinge Pillar Lower to B–Pillar Lower Cut Line Hinge Pillar Upper to Hinge Pillar Lower Cut Line Hinge Pillar Lower to B–Pillar Lower Reinforcement Plate Hinge Pillar Upper to Hinge Pillar Lower Backing Plate
Hinge Pillar Upper Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point C = 200 mm D = 300 mm E = 700 mm F = 122 mm Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair. Note For the Hinge Pillar Lower to Hinge Pillar Upper joint and the Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper joint, create and install a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. Note The rivet circled in red is installed after the Body Side Outer component has been installed. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – Up to 15. or Rivets, 4.8 mm – Up to 2.	Hinge Pillar Upper to Hinge Pillar Lower Cut Line Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper Cut Line Hinge Pillar Upper to Hinge Pillar Lower Backing Plate Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper Backing Plate
A–Pillar Upper Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point E = 700 mm F = 122 mm G = 217 mm H = 195 mm Note For the Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper joint and the A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper joint, create and install a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – Up to 16. or Rivets, 4.8 mm – Up to 4.	Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper Cut Line A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper Cut Line Hinge Pillar Upper to A–Pillar Upper Backing Plate A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper Backing Plate
B–Pillar Upper Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point G = 217 mm H = 195 mm I = 84 mm J = 130 mm Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair. Note For the A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper joint and the B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower joint, create and install a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – 4. or Rivets, 4.8 mm – Up to 8.	A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper Cut Line B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower Cut Line A–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Upper Backing Plate B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower Backing Plate
B–Pillar Lower Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point I = 84 mm J = 130 mm K = 310 mm L = 429 mm Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair. Note For the B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower joint, create and install a backing plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. Note For the B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear joint, create and install a reinforcement plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – Up to 14. or Rivets, 4.8 mm – Up to 8.	B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower Cut Line B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear Cut Line B–Pillar Upper to B–Pillar Lower Backing Plate B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear Reinforcement Plate
Sill Rear Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point K = 310 mm L = 429 mm Note Order an additional Door Ring Outer when performing this section repair. Note For the B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear joint, create and install a reinforcement plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated. or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm – 10. M = 26 mm N = 85 mm O = 64 mm P = 40 mm	B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear Cut Line B–Pillar Lower to Sill Rear Reinforcement Plate

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
If replacing a section of the Door Ring Outer: Mark the Door Ring Outer at the section cut line locations described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
For section repairs only: Create backing plates or reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
Prepare for installation.

or Installation Spot Welds

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
For section repairs only: Install backing plates or reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Outer Section Descriptions.
Install the new component or components.
Perform resistance spot welding.
or Installation Spot Welds
Warning
Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.

CAUTION
Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Install the fasteners as indicated.
or Flow Form Rivets, S38
Hinge pillar section repair only: Install the fastener circled in red in the indicated location.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm