Tesla Model X Spine Holding System

Users Manual

© October 2017 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved. CO10221.6IN20832

Rev. A 10/23/2017

IMPORTANT Always refer to OEM repair procedures for proper repair guidelines. Never subject Tesla Model X to pulling forces.

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CHIEF'S LIMITED ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY & LIABILITYChief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from the date of installation and/or purchase any of its products which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products which are defective and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by repairs made or attempted by others.

CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE OPERATOR'S NEGLIGENCE OR MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ITS ATTACHMENTS. CHIEF MAKESNO WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEOR OTHERWISE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY STATED ABOVE.

This users manual is designed to assist operators with the safe and efficient use of the Chief Model X Spine Holding System. When used with Chief Electronic Measuring, the system provides operators with the ability to accurately and securely hold replacement parts during vehicle repair.

IMPORTANT:This manual only identifies basic usage procedures for the Model X Spine Holding System, it must be used with the Chief Spine Holding System.

The Chief Model X Spine Holding System is designed for the holding and positioning replacement parts. It is not designed as a replacement for Chief Anchoring. IMPORTANT The Model X Spine Holding System must not be subjected to pulling forces.

Because Chief Model X Spine Holding System works with Chief electronic measuring, special attention should be given to the replacement of the Spine Holding fixtures during setup. Best results will be achieved with the stands located on the perimeter of the vehicle being repaired to prevent shading of measuring targets.

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NOTE: TAN COVER MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE INSTALLING FIXTURE.

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ITEM

QTY

PART

NO.

DESC

RIPT

ION

112

4154

1M

8x1.2

5 HEX

FLGD

WZL

OCK

NUT,

PLTD

2 3 4 5 6

1041

644

4156

9M

8x1.2

5x30

mm Lg

. HEX

SOC

BHC

SM

10x4

0mm

Lg. H

HCS

7

22

4165

0M

10x1

.5x20

mm Lg

. HEX

SOC

BHC

S

8

841

680

M8x

1.25x

45mm

Lg. H

EX S

OC B

HCS

9

1CK

1101

32B-

PILL

AR LO

WER

ASS

M M

ODEL

X

10

1CK

1101

35B-

PILL

AR U

PPER

FIXT

URE M

ODEL

X

11

1CK

1101

431

CK11

0144

SPIN

E FRO

NT S

UPPO

RT A

SSEM

BLY

SPIN

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R SU

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EMBL

Y

12

2CK

1201

99B-

PILL

AR V

ERT S

UPPO

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ODEL

X

13

1CK

1202

04SP

INE F

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RE M

ODEL

X

14

1CK

1202

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PILL

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ROSS

BAR

MOD

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15

2CK

1202

07C-

PILL

AR R

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UPPO

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TRAP

16

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PILL

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PORT

STR

AP4

CK13

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M8-

1.25x

65 H

HCS

8.8, Z

INC

PLAT

ED

14

13

8

15

16

1 6

3

9

12

11

5

10

2

4

7

15

16

1 3

3

3

3

5

5

5

4

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Model X Measuring in Genesis

The Model X vehicle specification in the Chief Genesis application was generated directly from Tesla CAD data files. The specification represents the vehicle in a level position, when supported at least 8 points (2 front, 4 center, and 2 rear locations).

The Model X can be measured for inspection purposes when supported only in the 4 center section holding points. In this case, with a fully assembled vehicle, the front section measuring points may show 3-5mm of sag versus the level vehicle spec. Less sag will appear in the rear section.

To level out the sag from a fully assembled vehicle, front and rear fixtures can be built up to the holding points. The fixtures can then be raised using the turnbuckle adjustment detailed in the “Planning and Setup” section of manual IN20828, until the front and rear measuring points are level to the specification.

Always refer to OEM repair procedures for proper repair guidelines. IMPORTANT The Model X must not be subjected to pulling forces.

Measuring from Fixtures

When replacing Spine in Model X, Upper Body Bar will be required.

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Place pointers of UBB in holes located in Fixture Plate using bolt hole cap 11mm.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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