Recent Changes In This Manual
The list below shows procedures or pages that have been added or updated recently.
| Procedure/Page | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations | The section "Repairing Cosmetic Damage" has been updated. | 08-October-24 |
| Approved Chemicals | Updated the approved list of Non-Structural Adhesives. | 10-September-24 |
| Shotgun Tower | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 20-August-24 |
| Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders | New welding caps approved for Pro Spot welders. | 19-August-24 |
| Front Floor Extension | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 13-August-24 |
| Shotgun Inner | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 29-July-24 |
| Shotgun Outer | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 17-July-24 |
| Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 15-July-24 | |
| Approved Frame Bench Systems and Optional Electronic Measuring Systems | Updated the approved vehicles for the Globaljig Evolution 5.0 frame bench. | 6-June-24 |
| Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 6-June-24 | |
| Shotgun Outer | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 4-June-24 |
| Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 4-June-24 | |
| Rear Wheel Arch (Complete) | Sectioning guidelines and descriptions updated. | 29-May-24 |
| Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire | Updated the list of Approved GMA Welding Wires. | 20-May-24 |
| Installing the Replacement Component | Updated to include information about hemmed flanges. | 1-May-24 |
| Front Frame Rail Outer | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 02-April-24 |
| Front Frame Rail (Complete) | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 25-March-24 |
| Front Frame Rail (Complete) | Procedure images and fasteners updated. | 14-March-24 |
| Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines | Steering gear component images added. | 23-February-24 |
| Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs | Added alternative 4.8 mm countersunk rivet. | 08-February-24 |
| SRS Inspection and Component Replacement | Updates to Pedestrian Protection information and images. | 16-January-24 |
| Contacting Tesla Collision Repair | Contact instructions for North American Tesla Collision Repair Centers has been updated. | 10-January-24 |
| Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations | Paintless dent repair information added. | 03-January-24 |
| SRS Inspection and Component Replacement | Images have been updated. | 03-January-24 |
| Approved Frame Bench Systems and Optional Electronic Measuring Systems | The list of approved frame benches has been updated. | 01-December-23 |
| Approved Chemicals | Combined the "Approved Urethane Sealants" and "Windshield Glass Primer and Adhesive" sections into "Approved Windshield Glass Primers and Adhesives." | 24-October-23 |
| Preparing a Total Loss Vehicle for Transport | The steps to make sure the vehicle is safe to transport have been updated. | 21-August-23 |