Recent Changes In This Manual
The list below shows procedures or pages that have been added or updated recently.
| Procedure/Page | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Front Under Body (Small Section) | 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 |