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	ASSY - MY GFB COWL LWR (Cowl Lower with Wiper Brackets)
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Bolt , M6X18	Tesla part number 1006529-00-A.
2	Rivnut RIV NUT,FLUSH,M6	Tesla part number 2007016.
2	BUTYL FOIL PATCH 50x50x1mm	Tesla part number 1045194-00-A.

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Repair Procedure

Remove the Cowl Top.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
Rivnut
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

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 to 10 Nm.
Install butyl patches to completely cover the structural rivets in the locations shown.
Install the Cowl Top.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.