How to Use This Manual
General
This manual is organized by vehicle section/area. Click on a section in the left hand navigation menu to see the repair procedures available for that part of the vehicle.
Actions within the procedure also include references to any special tools, relevant data, torque figures, special information, and useful assembly details.
Click on an image to display a larger version of the image so that you can see the details of the image.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes have the meanings and formats listed below:
Procedures which must be followed precisely to avoid the possibility of injury or death.
Calls attention to procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to components.
Gives helpful information.
Procedure Orientation
Procedures are typically for the left-hand (LH) component; and the procedure is identical for the right-hand (RH) component. When LH and RH procedures are not identical, information on the differences in the procedure is provided.
Fasteners and Fastener Paths in Fastener Diagrams
Fastener diagrams in repair procedures identify both individual fastener locations and fastener paths. During component installation:
- Match installation fastener locations to the locations specified in the repair procedure.
- Match installation fastener locations in paths to the corresponding original factory fastening locations and quantities unless instructed otherwise in the repair procedure.
- If joint locations in the repair procedure differ from the vehicle being repaired, contact Tesla Collision Repair for assistance.
Refer to Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs for information about fastener symbols, fastener path symbols, part numbers, and fastening methods.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering specification. Acceptable variances are included where applicable.
Specifications
Tesla constantly strives to improve the specification, design and production of their vehicles and alterations take place accordingly. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Manual, it should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications of any particular vehicle.