Recent Changes In This Manual

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

Procedure/Page Description Date
A–Pillar Outer 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
Quarter Outer Skin With C-Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Not Built for China) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-October-24
Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built for China) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-October-24
Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Not Built for China) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-October-24
Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations The section "Repairing Cosmetic Damage" has been updated. 08-October-24
Quarter Outer Skin With C-Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Built for China) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 03-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
Body Side Seal Baffle Procedure steps updated. 13-August-24
Front Frame Rail Cap Repair Guidelines New repair guideline added. 09-August-24
C–Pillar Reinforcement Procedure steps and required parts updated. 11-July-24
Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Not Built for China) New procedure added. 19-June-24
Quarter Outer Skin (Vehicles Built for China) New procedure added. 19-June-24
Quarter Outer Skin With C-Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Not Built for China) New procedure added. 05-April-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
Installing the Replacement Component Updated to include information about hemmed flanges. 1-May-24
Rear Node (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 05-April-24
Shotgun Assembly Procedure images and fasteners updated. 08-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