Recent Changes In This Manual

The list below shows procedures or pages that have been added or updated recently.

Procedure/Page Description Date
Wheelhouse Outer (Complete) (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) Procedure name changed from "Wheelhouse Outer (Complete)" to "Wheelhouse Outer (Complete) (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022)" and steps, images, and fasteners updated. 05-December-24
Brake Pedal Mount Bracket Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 04-December-24
Dash Reinforcement Panel Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 04-December-24
Approved Frame Bench Systems and Optional Electronic Measuring Systems Updated the list of approved frame benches to include Spanesi Daytona. 04-December-24
Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines Added new information about removing and installing fascia ducts. 13-November-24
Torque Box Inner Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 05-November-24
Wheelhouse Outer (Complete) (Vehicles Built Through February 17, 2022) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 01-November-24
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