Recent Changes In This Manual

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

Procedure/Page Description Date
Body Structure Materials and Allowed Operations The section "GUID-B4A61C9E-4CE2-4D9A-B9B3-B6D74EEFE038.html#CONCEPT_CKG_DXY_RVB" has been updated. 08-October-24
Mast Assembly (Section) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 30-September-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
Dash Reinforcement Assembly Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 24-July-24
Sail Datum Bracket Procedure name changed from "Rear Fascia Support Bracket" to "Sail Datum Bracket," and procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 19-July-24
Front Quarter Window Assembly (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 11-July-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
Body Side Inner New procedure added. 4-June-24
Rear Under Body (Complete) Information about section repair removed. 23-May-24
GUID-3E9AE471-00F8-4351-99EF-455E3CC3DA0A.html New procedure added. 24-May-24
Front Body Bridge Reinforcement Assembly 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
Dash Reinforcement Assembly Parts list and procedure steps updated. 20-May-24
Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines Front and Rear steering components lists updated. 20-May-24
Rear Under Body (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 3-May-24
Front Quarter Window Assembly (Outer) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 1-May-24
Installing the Replacement Component Updated to include information about hemmed flanges. 1-May-24
Body Side Complete Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 18-April-24
Body Side Complete Procedure images and fasteners updated. 29-March-24
Body Side Outer Procedure images and fasteners updated. 28-February-24
Exterior Stainless Steel Panel Refinishing New methods for scratch repair added. 28-February-24
Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines Steering gear component images added. 23-February-24
Rear Under Body (Complete) Images added. 23-February-24
Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs Added alternative 4.8 mm countersunk rivet. 08-February-24
Exterior Stainless Steel Panel Refinishing Images and procedure steps updated. 03-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
Body Side Outer Procedure images and fasteners updated. 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
Approved Chemicals Combined the "Approved Urethane Sealants" and "Windshield Glass Primer and Adhesive" sections into "Approved Windshield Glass Primers and Adhesives." 24-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