Is the missing bolt important?

[DCast1]

Anybody know what the bolt about 2 inches in front of the front jacking point under the car up inside the little compartment is for? There is a little plastic cover 1.5 x 1.5 inches that opens by swinging down to access the compartment. I noticed the little door was open this morning when hosing off the wheelwells and looked inside - there was an empty hole in the one that was open (drivers side) and the one on the passenger side does have a bolt in the hole for comparison.

Thanks!

 

[dlsspy]

Are you talking about a tow hook?

 

[roblab]

Doesn't sound like tow hook under the middle of the car. Could be one of the battery bolts to hold it to the car -- or something else. I'd ask Tesla. Betcha they'd know. And it looks like nothing will fall off before Monday.

 

[jjcyr]

Is it really a bolt? Sounds like you are describing one of the plastic rivets that hold the plastic trim between the battery case and the outside edge of the car. Can you post a picture of the spot you are describing?

 

[CameronB]

Could also check out the newly released parts catalog

 

[DCast1]

Nope - definately not a tow hook. Must be kind of important though to have its own little compartment. Can't take a pict as too dark now. Will post one in the AM. Its literally 2 inches in front of the front jack point and the little door is completely hidden unless you know its there. Serious mystery!

 

[DCast1]

Oh, did check out the parts catalog and cant find it....

 

[Yinn]

Can you snap a picture?

 

[jjcyr]

I suspect you are talking about the rocker panel parts. https://epc.teslamotors.com/#/systemGroups/66249
The "bolt" you may be referring to is item 11 on the parts list. It is a plastic rivet.