03/07/2024 16:10:56

Wheelhouse Extension (Rear)

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 MY Asy,WheelHouse Outer,SVC E-COATED (Wheelhouse Outer)
2

High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm

10

Rivet, 4.8 mm

2

Flow Form Rivet S08

1

Flow Form Rivet S18

2

Bolt, Torx-head

Tesla part number 1008833-01-A.
2

Nut

Tesla part number 1006628-01-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

  1. Remove the original component.

    or Factory Spot Welds

  2. Remove the Wheelhouse Rear Extension component from the MY Asy,WheelHouse Outer,SVC E-COATED service part.
  3. Prepare for installation.
    or Rivets, 4.8 mm
    • A = 43 mm
    • B = 7 mm

    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Flow Form Rivets, S08

    or Flow Form Rivets, S18

    Bolt, Torx-head

    or Aluminum Plug Welds

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    Note
    For this plug weld, drill a 6 mm hole in the indicated location.
  4. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  5. Install the new component or components.
    Torque the bolts to 22 Nm.
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    Note
    Make sure to cut the NVH foam under the subwoofer to allow for rivet clearance.
  6. Perform GMA welding.
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    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.
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    Warning
    To maintain vehicle crash integrity, use only approved welding wire and an approved GMA welder to perform GMA welding on Tesla vehicles. Refer to Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire for information on approved GMA welders and welding wire.
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    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.
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    Note
    Before GMA welding, a test weld using material of the same gauge and type should be performed to make sure that the welding equipment settings produce a satisfactory joint.
  7. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.