Recent Changes In This Manual

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

Procedure/Page Description Date
Dash Reinforcement Assembly 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
Sill Insert (Front Section) New procedure added. 03-October-24
Cantrail Inner Extension Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 26-September-24
Approved Chemicals Updated the approved list of Non-Structural Adhesives. 10-September-24
Motor Cover Retrofit (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body) New procedure added. 30-August-24
Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders New welding caps approved for Pro Spot welders. 19-August-24
Front Floor Extension Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 13-August-24
Floor Crossmember (2–Piece Cast RUB) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 26-July-24
Divider Bar Reinforcement New procedure added. 11-July-24
Center Underbody Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 6-June-24
Cantrail Inner Extension 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
Rear Quarter Outer Prerequisites and post requisites updated. 4-June-24
Shock Tower Brace Bracket Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 4-June-24
Front Seat Floor Crossmember Glove (Front) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 31-May-24
Front Seat Floor Crossmember Glove (Rear) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 22-May-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
Body Side Outer Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 23-April-24
Front Frame Rail Outer (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 02-April-24
Cowl Lower with Wiper Brackets Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 29-March-24
Cowl Top Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 29-March-24
Cast Rub Bridge Crossmember (Middle) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 27-March-24
VIN Plate Bracket Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 27-March-24
Heelboard Crossmember Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 27-March-24
Motor Cover Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 27-March-24
Front Frame Rail Outer (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 25-March-24
Motor Cover Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-March-24
Sill Insert (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-March-24
Shock Tower Support (Rear) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 28-February-24
Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines Steering gear component images added. 23-February-24
Body Side Outer Rear Extension Lower Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 23-February-24
Dash Crossmember Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 20-February-24
Body Side Outer Rear Extension Lower Procedure steps and fasteners updated. 10-February-24
Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs Added alternative 4.8 mm countersunk rivet. 08-February-24
Wiper Bracket (Inboard RH) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 01-February-24
Cast Rub Bridge Crossmember (Rear) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 25-January-24
Front Controller Bracket (Lower) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 18-January-24
IP Locator Bracket Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 18-January-24
Front Frame Rail Complete (APAC and EMEA) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 12-January-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
Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines Information about repairs in the radar sensor area updated. 22-November-23
Fender Bracket Lower Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 13-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
Fender Bracket Upper Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 16-October-23
GUID-AEF28465-A994-4D5E-971A-787841E6F461.html This procedure has been added. 03-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
Rear Rail (Cast) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 16-August-23
Cast Rear Under Body (1–Piece) Repair Guidelines Repair areas updated. 22-June-23