Model 3 (2024+) Collision Repair Manual

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      Useful reference information relating to the repairing of Tesla vehicles.

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      Make sure to read and follow the general guidelines for structural repairs.
      • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
        Provides paint color and code information for Tesla vehicles and wheels.
      • 2024+ Model 3 Collision Repair Procedures
      • General Information
        • How to Use This Manual
        • Performing a Structural Repair on a Tesla Vehicle
          • Personal Protection
          • Sectioning Guidelines
          • Removing a Component
          • Preparing for Installation
          • Installing the Replacement Component
          • Post-Repair Operations
          • Contacting Tesla Collision Repair
      • Recent Changes In This Manual
      • General Repair Guidelines
        • Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations
        • Dimensional Specifications
        • Electrical Harness Repair Guidelines
          • Single Splice Repair Procedure
          • Double Splice Repair Procedure
        • Fixed Glass Installation Preparation
        • Plastic Component Repair Guidelines
        • Preparing a Total Loss Vehicle for Transport
        • SRS Inspection and Component Replacement
        • Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines
        • Structural Repair Guidelines
      • Approved Parts, Tools, and Supplies
        • Approved Chemicals
        • Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs
        • Approved Frame Bench Systems and Optional Electronic Measuring Systems
        • Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire
        • Approved Paint Systems for Tesla Warranty Repairs
        • Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders
        • Microstop Countersink Kit
        • Repair Guidelines for Parts, Fasteners, and Structural Adhesives
        • Toolbox Labor Times
        • Using Flow Form Rivets
      • Part Repairability Guidelines
        • Approved Wheel Repairs
        • Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines
        • Front Frame Rail Inner Repair Guidelines
        • Windshield and Roof Glass Repair and Replacement Guidelines
      • Reference Information
        • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
      • Front Inner Panels
        • Cowl Lower
        • Cowl Top
        • Crossmember Sealing Platter (Front)
        • Dash Crossmember
        • Dash Reinforcement Assembly
        • Fender and Lamp Support Bracket
        • Fender and Lamp Support Bracket Assembly
        • Fender Support Bracket
        • Front Frame Assembly (Complete)
        • Front Frame Rail (Complete)
        • Front Frame Rail Inner (Small Front Section)
        • Front Frame Rail Inner Reinforcement
        • Front Frame Rail Outer
        • Front Shock Tower Cap
        • Front Shock Tower Support (Front)
        • Front Shock Tower Support (Rear)
        • Front Subframe Inner Mount
        • Front Subframe Mount (Rear)
        • Front Subframe Mount Cap
        • Frunk Bracket
        • Longitudinal Upper
        • Shotgun Inner
        • Shotgun Outer
        • Shotgun Shear Wall
        • Shotgun Tower
        • Toeboard Outer
        • Torque Box Cover Assembly
        • Torque Box Rear Upper
      • Body Side Panels
        • A-Pillar Outer Reinforcement
        • A-Pillar to Shotgun Reinforcement
        • B–Pillar Inner Assembly (Complete)
        • B–Pillar Outer (Lower)
        • B-Pillar Outer (Upper)
        • Body Side Outer
        • Cantrail Inner Assembly
        • Cowl Side Assembly
        • Door Ring Outer
        • Fender Attachment Bracket (Lower)
        • Fender Attachment Bracket (Middle)
        • Fender Attachment Bracket (Upper)
        • Hinge Pillar
        • Quarter Outer Assembly (Without Upper Trough)
        • Quarter Outer Skin
        • Roof Rack Brackets
      • Center Under Body Panels
        • Center Underbody
        • Console Mount (Front)
        • Console Mount (Rear)
        • Front Floor Extension
        • Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Inboard and All Rear)
        • Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Outboard)
        • Heelboard Crossmember (Front)
        • Heelboard Crossmember (Rear)
        • Rear Inner Sill Extension
        • Rear Jack Pad Bracket
        • Sill Inner (Complete)
        • Sill Outer (Complete)
        • Sill Outer (Rear)
        • Subframe to Sill Closeout
      • Rear Quarter Inner Panels
        • Cantrail Inner Extension
        • C–Pillar Reinforcement
        • Divider Bar Reinforcement
        • Parcel Shelf Crossmember Assembly (Without Center Trough)
        • Parcel Shelf Extension (Front)
        • Parcel Shelf Extension (Rear)
        • Rear Center Trough
        • Rear Damper Mount Upper
        • Rear Damper Mount Upper Assembly with Stiffeners
        • Rear Quarter Inner (Assembly)
        • Rear Quarter Inner (Panel)
        • Rear Wheel Arch (Complete)
        • Rear Wheelhouse Extension
        • Rear Wheelhouse Inner Complete Assembly
        • Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement
        • Roof Rail Extension
      • Rear End Panels
        • AMP Bracket
        • Charge Port Controller Bracket
        • Charge Port Housing Assembly
        • Lamp Can Assembly
        • Rear Aero Shield Attachment Bracket (Rear)
        • Rear Aero Shield Harness Attachment Bracket
        • Rear Body Panel
        • Rear Frame Rail (Lower)
        • Rear Frame Rail (Upper)
        • Rear Frame Rail End Plate
        • Rear Frame Rail Glove (Lower)
        • Rear Frame Rail Glove (Upper)
        • Rear Frame Rail Reinforcement (Lower)
        • Rear Frame Rail to Lower Quarter Extension
        • Rear Motor Cover Floor
        • Rear Node (Complete)
        • Rear Quarter Outer (Lower)
        • Rear Spring and Subframe Mount
        • Rear Subframe Crossmember (Lower)
        • Rear Subframe Crossmember (Upper)
        • Rear Subframe Mount
        • Third Row Seat Crossmember (Lower)
        • Third Row Seat Crossmember (Upper)
        • Trunk Floor Assembly (Complete)
        • Trunk Floor Assembly (Side Panel)
        • Wheelhouse Outer Extension
      • Roof Panels
        • Front Header Lower
        • Front Header Reinforcement Connector
        • Front Header Upper
        • Rear Header Lower
        • Rear Header Reinforcement Connector
        • Rear Header Upper
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