User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Front Frame Rail Outer (Complete)
- Parts List
- Repair Information
- Prerequisites
- Removal
- Replacement
- Prepare for installation.
- Prepare the surfaces.
- Apply structural adhesive.
- Install the new component.
- After refinishing, use a 360-degree spray wand of suitable length to ap
- Prime any bare metal with a suitable corrosion-resistant epoxy primer.
- Install the new Shotgun Shear Wall.
- Install the new Torque Box Cover Assembly.
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Install the new component (continued).
G
P
erform resistance spot welding.
Installation Spot Weld (x22)
WARNING: F
ailure 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 successfully
met Tesla’s requirements for welding training are authorized to weld
structural components on Tesla vehicles.
CAUTION: Do not w
eld on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high
voltage or 12V system. Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized
high voltage or 12V system might damage vehicle components.
CAUTION: Use only insula
ted clamps within 200 mm (8 in) of
resistance spot weld locations. Do not perform resistance spot
welding when there is an uninsulated clamp within 200 mm (8 in) of
the spot weld location.
Front Frame Rail Outer (Complete)
Replacement
TESLA BODY REPAIR MANUAL
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or feedback on the accuracy of this document, email BodyRepair@tesla.com.
Updated: 24JAN18 25