2012-2020 Model S Collision Repair Procedures

      2012-2020 Model S Collision Repair Procedures

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      • Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations
      • Performing a Structural Repair on a Tesla Vehicle
      • Contacting Tesla Collision Repair
      • Recent Changes In This Manual
      • 2012-2020 Model S 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
        • Repair Guidelines for Parts, Fasteners, and Structural Adhesives
        • SRS Inspection and Component Replacement
        • Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines
        • Structural Repair Guidelines
        • Using Flow Form Rivets
      • Approved Parts, Tools, and Supplies
        • Approved Chemicals
        • Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs
        • Approved Frame Bench Systems and 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
        • Toolbox Labor Times
      • Part Repairability Guidelines
        • Approved Wheel Repairs
        • Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built After October 5, 2014)
        • Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines
        • Front Frame Rail Cap Repair Guidelines
        • Front Torque Box Flange Repair Guidelines
        • Painting Park Assist Sensors
        • Shock Tower Repair Guidelines
        • Sill Repair Guidelines
        • Windshield and Roof Glass Repair and Replacement Guidelines
      • Reference Information
        • Model S B-Pillar Generation Identification
        • Model S Rear Node Versions
        • Replacing Broken Front Frame Rail Studs
        • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
      • Front Inner Panels
        • Cowl to Shock Tower Brace Reinforcement
        • Cowl Top (LHD Vehicles)
        • Cowl Top (RHD Vehicles)
        • Front Frame Rail (All Vehicles Built After November 27, 2018)
        • Front Frame Rail (Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Built Between April 11, 2016 and November 27, 2018, and All Dual Motor Vehicles Built Through November 27, 2018)
        • Front Frame Rail (Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016)
        • Front Frame Rail Adapter Assembly
        • Front Frame Rail Cap (Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles)
        • Front Frame Rail Outer Extension (All Dual Motor and All Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Built After April 10, 2016)
        • Front Frame Rail Outer Extension (Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016)
        • Front Frame Rail Outer Extension Reinforcement
        • Front Motor Mount (Right)
        • Front Shock Tower (Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016)
        • Front Shock Tower (All Dual Motor Vehicles and All Vehicles Built After April 10, 2016)
        • Front Shock Tower Crossmember
        • Front Shock Tower Reinforcement (LH)
        • Front Shock Tower Reinforcement (RH)
        • Front Torque Box Flange Repair
        • Shotgun Outer Assembly
        • Shotgun Upper Assembly
        • Torque Box Plate
      • Body Side Panels
        • A–Pillar and B–Pillar Complete Assembly (Vehicles Built After October 11, 2016)
        • A-Pillar and B-Pillar Complete Assembly (Vehicles Built Through October 11, 2016)
        • B-Pillar
        • B-Pillar Gusset Ramp
        • Body Side Outer
        • Body Side Outer (Generation 1 Rear Node and Generation 1 B-Pillar)
        • Body Side Outer (Generation 2 Rear Node and Generation 1 B-Pillar)
        • Body Side Outer (Generation 2 Rear Node and Generation 2 B-Pillar)
        • Cowl Side Assembly
        • Fender Bracket (Lower)
        • Fender Bracket (Upper)
        • Hinge Pillar Assembly
        • Lamp Housing Assembly (China Charge Port Vehicles)
        • Lamp Housing Assembly (Non-China Charge Port Vehicles)
        • Lamp Housing (Vehicles Built Through August 15, 2015)
        • Lamp Housing Reinforcement
        • Quarter Outer Complete
        • Quarter Outer (Lower Section)
        • Quarter Outer Skin - China Charge Port Vehicles
        • Quarter Outer Skin - Non-China Charge Port Vehicles
      • Center Under Body Panels
        • Battery Flow Nut Replacement (Front)
        • Battery Flow Nut Replacement (Middle)
        • Battery Flow Nut Replacement (Rear)
        • Front Seat Mount (Front) for Vehicles Built After April 10, 2016
        • Front Seat Mount (Front Inboard) for Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016
        • Front Seat Mount (Front Outboard) for Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016
        • Front Seat Mount (Rear Inboard) for Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016
        • Front Seat Mount (Rear Outboard) for Vehicles Built After April 10, 2016
        • Front Seat Mount (Rear Outboard) for Vehicles Built Through April 10, 2016
        • Jack Pad Mount Repair
        • Sill (Complete)
        • Sill (Flange Area)
        • Sill (Front Section)
        • Sill (Outer Section)
        • Sill (Rear Section)
        • Sill Retainer Strip
      • Rear Quarter Inner Panels
        • C–Pillar Reinforcement
        • Rear Quarter Inner (Section) - Non-China Charge Port Vehicles
        • Rear Quarter Inner (Section) - China Charge Port Vehicles
        • Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement (Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement (Built Through November 5, 2014)
        • Wheel Arch Liner Reinforcement
        • Wheelhouse Assembly (Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Wheelhouse Assembly (Built Through November 5, 2014)
        • Wheelhouse Extension
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Complete)
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Section) - China Charge Port Vehicles
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Section) - Non China Charge Port Vehicles
      • Rear End Panels
        • Rear Diffuser Bracket
        • Rear Frame Rail Assembly (Vehicles Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Rear Frame Rail Assembly (Vehicles Built Through November 5, 2014)
        • Rear Node (Complete) (Vehicles Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Rear Node Outer Reinforcement
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front)
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Middle)
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear)
        • Rear Panel Assembly
        • Rear Seat Floor Panel Section
        • Rear Trunk Floor Assembly
        • Rear Trunk Floor Extension (Vehicles Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Rear Trunk Floor Extension (Vehicles Built Through November 5, 2014)
        • Third Row Seat Floor (Built After November 5, 2014)
        • Third Row Seat Floor (Built Through November 5, 2014)
        • Third Row Seat Reinforcement Nut
      • Roof Panels
        • Front Header Assembly (Vehicles Built After October 2, 2016)
        • Front Header Assembly (Vehicles Built Through October 2, 2016)
        • Front Header Connectors (Vehicles Built After October 2, 2016)
        • Front Header Connectors (Vehicles Built Through October 2, 2016)
        • Rear Header Lower
        • Rear Header Upper
        • Roof Assembly
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