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 |
| Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders | New welding caps approved for Pro Spot welders. | 19-August-24 |
| Shock Tower Assembly (Front) | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 13-August-24 |
| Rear Node (Complete) | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 26-July-24 |
| Rear Wheelhouse Extension | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 19-July-24 |
| Quarter Inner Complete Assembly | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 12-July-24 |
| Rear Panel Assembly (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) | New procedure added. | 11-June-24 |
| Rear Panel Assembly | This procedure has been renamed Rear Panel Assembly (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). | 11-June-24 |
| Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) | New procedure added. | 11-June-24 |
| Rear Trunk Floor | This procedure has been renamed Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). | 11-June-24 |
| Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) | New procedure added. | 11-June-24 |
| Trunk Waterfall Panel | This procedure has been renamed Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). | 11-June-24 |
| Compressor Mount Bracket | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 6-June-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 |
| Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire | Updated the list of Approved GMA Welding Wires. | 20-May-24 |
| Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built Through October 12, 2022) | Procedure renamed (was Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines). | 17-May-24 |
| Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built After October 12, 2022) | New procedure added. | 17-May-24 |
| Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | Updated procedure steps and images to include information about hemmed flange. | 1-May-24 |
| Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022) | Updated procedure steps and images to include information about hemmed flange. | 1-May-24 |
| Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | Updated procedure steps and images to include information about hemmed flange. | 1-May-24 |
| Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022) | Updated procedure steps and images to include information about hemmed flange. | 1-May-24 |
| Body Side Outer | Updated procedure steps and images to include information about hemmed flange. | 1-May-24 |
| Installing the Replacement Component | Updated to include information about hemmed flanges. | 1-May-24 |
| Body Side Outer | Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 19-April-24 |
| Shock Tower Assembly (Front) | Procedure prerequisites, post requisites, images, and fasteners updated. | 25-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 |
| 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 |
| Torque Box Inner | Prerequisite (Sill Complete) removed, and procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. | 08-November-23 |
| Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Built for North America Only) | New procedure added. | 08-November-23 |
| Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Not Built for North America) | New procedure added. | 08-November-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 |
| Body Side Outer | Sectioning information and guidelines have been updated. | 24-October-23 |
| Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Not Built for North America) | This procedure has been added. | 10-October-23 |
| Wheelhouse Outer | This procedure has been renamed Wheelhouse Outer (Complete). | 10-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 |
| Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | Procedure steps, images, service part, and fasteners updated. | 21-June-23 |
| Lamp Housing Assembly (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | New procedure added. | 21-June-23 |
| Lamp Housing Assembly (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022) | New procedure added. | 21-June-23 |
| Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022) | New procedure added. | 08-June-23 |
| Quarter Outer Complete (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | New procedure added. | 08-June-23 |
| Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built After February 17, 2022) | Procedure steps, images, parts, and fasteners updated. | 08-June-23 |
| Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) | Procedure steps, images, parts, and fasteners updated. | 08-June-23 |