Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs
Describes the fasteners and fastener tools approved for use in structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
Refer to Approved Fastener Installation Tools for information on the tools used to install fasteners.
Standard Rivets
To install 8 mm (5/16 in) structural rivets, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document along with the appropriate attachments listed below.
Tool | |||
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XPress | ProSpot | Huck | |
Attachment to Use | BR-80 attachment with Huck nose 99-3307 | PR-PA20 + PPA-N5 | Huck nose 99-3307 |
Countersunk Rivets
Countersunk rivets are used in situations where the rivet head needs to sit flush with the body panel.
Use the Microstop Countersink kit (Tesla part number 1133101-00-A) to countersink the holes before installing the countersunk rivets. Adjust the depth of the tool so that the head of the rivet is flush with the surrounding panel. Refer to Microstop Countersink Kit for more information.
Structural Bulb Rivet
Structural bulb rivets are used where clearance with trim is an issue or when replacing a short rivet, as the back portion of the bulb rivet is smaller than a regular structural rivet. Structural bulb rivets can typically be used in thin sheet metal applications where the total thickness of the panels is 4.5 mm or less.
Structural Bulb Rivet Information | ||||
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Fastener Type | Fastener Symbol | Fastener Path Symbol | Part Name | Part Number |
Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm | STR. BULB RIV6.5 STL ZN 2-4.5 | 1063943-00-A |
Structural Flange Rivet
Structural flange rivets are used where the hole in the part is too large for a conventional rivet head.
Self-Piercing Rivets
Self-piercing rivets (SPRs) are designed to be used in applications where the total number of panels is 3 or less. Whenever possible, install SPRs so that the SPR goes through the thinner panel first.
To install SPRs, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document along with the appropriate die. For the ProSpot tool, use table below to determine the appropriate die based on the Böllhoff die listed in the Body Repair Manual procedure.
Tool | |||
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Böllhoff (Use Die Specified in Procedure) | ProSpot (Use Die Corresponding to Böllhoff Die Specified in Procedure) | XPress | |
SPR Die to Use | SM 110 0108 | T1 | F5 adaptor with the Böllhoff die specified in the procedure |
SM 085 0125 | T2 | ||
FM 090 2120 | T3 | ||
KA 075 2113 | T4 | ||
SM 070 0056 | T5 | ||
FM 100 2022 | T6 | ||
SM 120 0050 | T7 |
Flow Form Rivets
For areas likely to have repeat repairs, flow form rivets can be used in place of SPRs so that additional holes do not have to be created in the body panel(s). Refer to Using Flow Form Rivets for more information.
To install flow form rivets, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document along with the appropriate die and at the installation pressure listed below.
Flow Form Rivet Size | Tool | ||||
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XPress | Bollhoff | TKR | ProSpot | ||
Flow Form Rivet Dies to Use | S08 and S18 | C5 holding die with a C4 forming die | Flow Form Punch Assembly (55003226514) with Flow Form Die (95300285166) | C5 holding die with a C4 forming die | FF-8-1 holding die with an FF-8-2 forming die |
S28–S68 | C3 holding die with a C4 forming die | Flow Form Punch Assembly (55003226514) with Flow Form Die (95300285166) | C3 holding die with a C4 forming die | FF-8-3 holding die with an FF-8-2 forming die | |
Installation Pressure (kN) | N/A | 60 | 50 | 60 | 50 |
BOMs and 8 mm Structural Rivets
BOMs (blind, oversize mechanically locked fastener) are available in 5/16 in diameter and structural rivets are 8 mm in diameter.
To install BOMs, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document along with the appropriate attachment listed below.
Tool | |||
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XPress | ProSpot | Huck | |
Attachment to Use | BR-80 attachment with Huck nose 99-769 | PR-PA38-BOM | Huck nose 99-769 |
NeoBolts and AVBolts
NeoBolts and AV Bolt Rivets are available in 3/4 and 5/8 in diameter.
To install NeoBolts, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document.
Pin and Collars
Pin and collar fasteners are available in 1/4 in and 5/16 in diameters.
To install pin and collars, use one of the tools listed in the Approved Fastener Installation Tools section of this document along with the appropriate attachment listed below.
Pin and Collar Size | Tool | ||
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XPress | Huck | ||
Attachment to Use | 1/4 in | BR-80 attachment with Huck nose 99-3207 | Huck nose 99-3207 |
5/16 in | BR-80 attachment with Huck nose 99-1439 | Huck nose 99-1439 |
Bolts and Nuts
Bolts and Nuts | Individual Fastener Symbol | Fastener Path Symbol | Part Number |
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Bolt | Varies, depending on specific fastener specified in the repair procedure. | ||
Bolt, Torx-head | |||
Bolt, Allen-head | |||
Nut |
Rivet Studs
Approved Fastener Installation Tools
Use the table below to determine which of the approved fastener installation tools can be used to install which types of approved fasteners.