Model S 2021+ Collision Repair Manual

      Center Under Body Panels

      • Battery Flow Nut Replacement
      • Center Under Body (Complete)
      • Front Row Seat Floor
      • Front Seat Mount (Front)
      • Heelboard Crossmember Glove
      • Rear Torque Box Crossmember (Upper)
      • Second Row Seat Floor
      • Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Mount
      • Sill (Complete)
      • Model S (2021+) 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 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
        • Toolbox Labor Times
      • Part Repairability Guidelines
        • Approved Wheel Repairs
        • Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built After October 12, 2022)
        • Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built Through October 12, 2022)
        • Cast Shock Tower (Front) Repair Guidelines
        • Cast Torque Box Inner (Front) Repair Guidelines
        • Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines
        • Front Frame Rail Cap Repair Guidelines
        • Painting Park Assist Sensors
        • Sill Repair Guidelines
        • Windshield and Roof Glass Repair and Replacement Guidelines
      • Reference Information
        • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
      • Front Inner Panels
        • Brake Booster Stiffener
        • Brake Pedal Mount Bracket
        • Compressor Mount Bracket
        • Cowl Lower with Wiper Bracket
        • Cowl Screen Bracket
        • Cowl Top (Vehicles Built On or After November 20, 2021)
        • Cowl Top (Vehicles Built Through November 20, 2021)
        • Dash Reinforcement Panel
        • Front Frame Rail
        • Front Shock Tower Extension
        • Hood Hinge Bracket
        • Shock Tower Assembly (Front)
        • Toeboard Assembly
        • Torque Box Inner
        • VIN Plate Bracket
      • Body Side Panels
        • A–Pillar Headliner Bracket
        • A–Pillar Inner
        • B–Pillar Inner
        • B–Pillar Outer
        • B–Pillar Upper Nut Plate
        • Body Side Inner Assembly
        • Body Side Outer
        • Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built On or After November 20, 2021)
        • Cowl Side Assembly (Vehicles Built Through November 20, 2021)
        • Cowl Side to Sill Connector
        • Front Fender A–Pillar Attachment Bracket
        • Front Fender Bracket Lower
        • Front Fender Bracket Upper
        • Gusset Ramp Assembly
        • Hinge Pillar Assembly
        • Lamp Housing Assembly (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022)
        • Lamp Housing Assembly (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022)
        • Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022)
        • Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022)
        • Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022)
        • Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022)
        • Rear Lamp Housing Reinforcement
        • Rear Quarter Outer (Lower)
        • Roof Rail Inner
        • Roof Rail Outer
      • Center Under Body Panels
        • Battery Flow Nut Replacement
        • Center Under Body (Complete)
        • Front Row Seat Floor
        • Front Seat Mount (Front)
        • Heelboard Crossmember Glove
        • Rear Torque Box Crossmember (Upper)
        • Second Row Seat Floor
        • Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Mount
        • Sill (Complete)
      • Rear Quarter Inner Panels
        • C–Pillar Interior Trim Bracket
        • C–Pillar Reinforcement
        • Quarter Inner
        • Quarter Inner Complete Assembly
        • Rear Door Latch Reinforcement
        • Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement
        • Rear Wheelhouse Extension
        • Second Row Seat Bolster Bracket
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Complete)
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Built for North America Only)
        • Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Not Built for North America)
      • Rear End Panels
        • Rear Motor Cover Floor
        • Rear Node (Complete)
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front)
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Middle)
        • Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear)
        • Rear Panel Assembly (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024)
        • Rear Panel Assembly (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024)
        • Rear Member Rail Assembly
        • Rear Rail End Plate
        • Rear Torque Box Lower Reinforcement
        • Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024)
        • Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024)
        • Rear Trunk Floor Extension
        • Trunk Waterfall Crossmember (Lower)
        • Trunk Waterfall Crossmember (Upper)
        • Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024)
        • Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024)
      • Roof Panels
        • Front Header Connector
        • Front Header Lower
        • Front Header Upper
        • Rear Header Lower
        • Rear Header Upper
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