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Door Ring Inner

Repair Information

Any individual section or any combination of sections of the Door Ring Inner can be replaced so long as the referenced cut lines from the Door Ring Inner 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
1	MY ASY-DR RING INR (Door Ring Inner)
9	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Flow Form Rivet S18
6	Bolt BOLT & WSHR[FL],M8-1.25x32	Tesla part number 1119448-00-A.
1	Bolt T2000,M8x1.25-30	Tesla part number 1637725-00-A.
7	Bolt, Torx-head BOLT,TEP,M10-1.5x35	Tesla part number 1618776-00-B.

Note

Rivet quantities listed above are for the complete repair. Refer to the Door Ring Inner 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 Inner Section Descriptions


Door Ring Inner, Subassemblies, and Subassembly Sectioning
The Door Ring Inner (shown below) is a single component, and can be replaced as a single repair:	Alternatively, instead of replacing the complete Door Ring Inner, areas of the Door Ring Inner can be replaced using portions of the Door Ring Inner service part using the cut lines described in this document.

Door Ring Inner (Complete)	Door Ring Inner Sections


Door Ring Inner Section Descriptions
A–Pillar Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 62 mm. B = 105 mm. E = 206 mm. F = 138 mm. Note Create a reinforcement plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated.	Hinge Pillar to A-Pillar Cut Line A-Pillar to B-Pillar Cut Line Hinge Pillar to A-Pillar Reinforcement Plate A-Pillar to B-Pillar Reinforcement Plate
Hinge Pillar Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 62 mm. B = 105 mm. C = 497 mm. D = 253 mm. Note Create and install reinforcement plates and install them as indicated. Note Each reinforcement plate should be 80 mm wide.	Hinge Pillar to A-Pillar Cut Line Hinge Pillar to Sill Cut Line Hinge Pillar to A-Pillar Reinforcement Plate Hinge Pillar to Sill Reinforcement Plates
B–Pillar Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point E = 206 mm. F = 138 mm. G = 368 mm. H = 338 mm. Note Create a reinforcement plate 80 mm wide, and install it as indicated.	A-Pillar to B-Pillar Cut Line B–Pillar to Sill Cut Line A-Pillar to B-Pillar Reinforcement Plate Sill to B-Pillar Reinforcement Plates
Sill Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point C = 497 mm. D = 253 mm. G = 368 mm. H = 338 mm. Note Create and install reinforcement plates and install them as indicated. Note Each reinforcement plate should be 80 mm wide.	Hinge Pillar to Sill Cut Line Sill to B-Pillar Cut Line Hinge Pillar to Sill Reinforcement Plates Sill to B-Pillar Reinforcement Plates

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Door Ring Outer.
For the Hinge Pillar, Sill or the B-Pillar section repair only: Remove the Side Sill Insert.
If replacing a section of the Door Ring Inner: Mark the Door Ring Inner at the section cut line locations described in the Door Ring Inner Section Descriptions.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

Bolt
Note
The bolt circled in red may not be present in all vehicles.

or Bolt, Torx-head

Note
Retain the bolts for re-installation in a later step.
For section repairs only: Create backing plates or reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Inner Section Descriptions.
Prepare for installation.

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

or Installation Spot Welds

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

Bolt
Note
Replace the bolt circled in red only if it was present on the original component.

or Bolt, Torx-head
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
For section repairs only: Install reinforcement plates as described in the Door Ring Inner Section Descriptions.
Install the new component or components.
Torque bolts as follows:
- Bolt Tesla part number 1637725-00-A: 48 Nm.
- Bolt Tesla part number 1119448-00-A: 35 Nm.
- Bolt, Torx-head Tesla part number 1618776-00-B: 65 Nm.
Perform resistance spot welding.

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.
For the Hinge Pillar, Sill or the B-Pillar section repair only: Install the Side Sill Insert.
Install the necessary portion of the Door Ring Outer.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.