2015-2020 Model X Collision Repair Procedures

      Reference Information

      Useful reference information relating to the repairing of Tesla vehicles.

      Note
      Make sure to read and follow the general guidelines for structural repairs.
      • Replacing Broken Front Frame Rail Studs
        Instructions for replacing broken or missing front frame rail studs.
      • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
        Provides paint color and code information for Tesla vehicles and wheels.
      • 2015–2020 Model X 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
        • Fixed Glass Installation Preparation
        • Plastic Component Repair Guidelines
        • Preparing a Total Loss Vehicle for Transport
        • Repair Guidelines for Parts, Fasteners, and Chemicals
        • SRS Inspection and Component Replacement
        • Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines
        • Structural Repair Guidelines
        • Updated Model X Rear Quarter Outer and C-Pillar Lower Extension Components
        • 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
        • Huck Fasteners and Installation Tools Not Needed
          • Huck Fasteners Used in Collision Repair Procedures
        • Microstop Countersink Kit
        • Toolbox Labor Times
      • Part Repairability Guidelines
        • Approved Wheel Repairs
        • Cast Rear Node Repair Guidelines (Vehicles Built Through October 12, 2022)
        • Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines
        • Front Door and Front Door Latch Replacement
        • Front Door Pinch Sensor Retrofit
          • Pinch Sensor (1st row) - LH (Remove and Replace)
        • Front Frame Rail Cap Repair Guidelines
        • Lower Rear Door Repair Guidelines
        • Painting Park Assist Sensors
        • Shock Tower Repair Guidelines
        • Sill Repair Guidelines
        • Torque Box Inner Repair Guidelines
        • Torque Box Outer Repair Guidelines
        • Windshield and Roof Glass Repair and Replacement Guidelines
      • Reference Information
        • Replacing Broken Front Frame Rail Studs
        • Vehicle and Wheel Paint Codes
      • Front Inner Panels
        • Compressor Mount Bracket
        • Cowl Top
        • Fender Support
        • Front Frame Rail
        • Front Rail Adaptor Assembly
        • Front Motor Mount RH Vehicles Built After April 22, 2019
        • Front Motor Mount RH Vehicles Built Between October 15, 2016 and April 22, 2019
        • Front Motor Mount (RH) Vehicles Built Through October 15, 2016
        • Front Shock Tower
        • Front Shock Tower Crossmember
        • Front Shock Tower Extension
        • Front Shock Tower Reinforcement (LH)
        • Front Shock Tower Reinforcement (RH) Vehicles Built After 10-17-16
        • Front Shock Tower Reinforcement (RH) Vehicles Built Through 10-17-16
        • Front Shock Tower Support
        • Plenum Support Bracket
        • Shotgun Assembly
        • Torque Box Outer
        • Washer Bottle Bracket
      • Body Side Panels
        • A-Pillar Inner
        • A-Pillar Reinforcement Assembly
        • A-Pillar Outer
        • A-Pillar Outer Upper Bracket
        • A-Pillar Upper Outer Lower Bracket
        • A-Pillar Upper Outer Upper Bracket
        • B-Pillar (Complete)
        • B-Pillar Reinforcement
        • Body Side Complete Assembly
        • Body Side Outer
        • C-Pillar Lower Extension
        • Cowl Side Assembly
        • Fender Bracket (Lower)
        • Fender Brackets (Upper/Middle)
        • Heelboard Crossmember Glove
        • Hinge Pillar Inner
        • Hinge Pillar Reinforcement
        • Quarter Outer - Vehicles Built for China
        • Quarter Outer - Vehicles Not Built for China
        • Quarter Outer Lower
        • Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built for China)
        • Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Not Built for China)
        • Quarter Outer Skin With C-Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Built for China)
        • Quarter Outer Skin With C-Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Not Built for China)
      • Center Under Body Panels
        • Battery Flow Nut Replacement
        • Body Side Seal Baffle
        • Falcon Door Striker Bracket
        • Front Seat Mount (Front)
        • Front Seat Mount (Rear Outboard)
        • Rear Seat Floor Panel Section
        • Second Row Seat Mount (Rear Inboard)
        • Second Row Seat Mount (Rear Oblong)
        • Second Row Seat Mount (Rear Outboard)
        • Sill (Complete)
        • Sill (Flange Area Section)
        • Sill Retainer Strip
      • Rear Quarter Inner Panels
        • Accelerometer Bracket
        • C–Pillar Reinforcement
        • Charger Attachment Bracket
        • D-Pillar Reinforcement
        • Inner Wheelhouse Reinforcement Mount (Vehicles Built After October 17, 2016)
        • Inner Wheelhouse Reinforcement Mount (Vehicles Built Through October 17, 2016)
        • Liftgate Stopper Bracket
        • Parcel Shelf Bracket (LH)
        • Parcel Shelf Bracket (RH)
        • Quarter Complete Assembly
        • Quarter Inner Section (LH)
        • Quarter Inner Section (LH) – Vehicles Built for China After October 3, 2017
        • Quarter Inner Section (RH)
        • Rear Accelerometer Bracket
        • Rear Shock Tower NVH Reinforcement
        • Rear Shock Tower Reinforcement
        • Rear Wheel Arch
        • Wheel Arch Liner Bracket
        • Wheelhouse Extension
        • Wheelhouse Inner Reinforcement (Lower)
      • Rear End Panels
        • Rear Bumper Plate Shim
        • Rear Frame Rail Assembly
        • Rear Node (Complete)
        • Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Front)
        • Rear Node Inner Reinforcements (Rear)
        • Rear Node Outer Reinforcement
        • Rear Panel Assembly
        • Rear Rail End Plate
        • Rear Trunk Floor
        • Rear Trunk Floor Panel Extension
        • Third Row Seat Floor
        • Third Row Seat Reinforcement Nut
        • Trunk Waterfall
      • Roof Panels
        • B-Pillar Header Upper
        • Rear Header Upper
        • Spine Assembly
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