Tesla does not allow pulling or pushing of body structure components using frame straightening equipment or similar devices of any type. Tesla defines a structural component as any bonded, welded, weld-bonded, rivet-bonded, or riveted part of the vehicle.

Pulling or pushing the body structure can damage the integrity of the component or the joint (including mechanical fasteners or adhesive) between structural components, including those in seemingly unrelated parts of the body structure.

Cosmetic repairs to panels are allowed. Reshaping of body panels using hand tools (including, but not limited to, weld-on tabs, glue-on tabs, hammer and dolly, paintless dent repair tools, etc.) is allowed.

Tesla does not allow used, recycled, or aftermarket parts or components to be used for structural repairs.

Structural repairs are defined as repairs involving any part or component that is welded, weld-bonded, bonded, rivet-bonded, or riveted to the vehicle.

The body structures of Tesla vehicles are assembled with structural adhesive at the factory, so structural parts cannot be removed without causing permanent damage to the parts themselves. There are no approved field testing methods to verify that the integrity of a part has not been compromised. To ensure that vehicle safety is not compromised after structural repairs have been performed, use only new, undamaged, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts in conjunction with approved repair methods.

Tesla only sells parts that have been tested for safety; Tesla does not test aftermarket parts. Because Tesla cannot confirm that aftermarket structural parts will not adversely affect vehicle safety, Tesla does not allow the use of aftermarket parts in structural repairs.

For more information, refer to “Repair Guidelines for Parts, Fasteners, and Structural Adhesives.”

Use only the structural adhesives listed in “Approved Structural Adhesives and Urethane Sealants” for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Use only the fasteners listed in “Approved Fasteners and Fastener Installation Tools for Structural Repair” for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Use only the GMA welders and squeeze-type resistance spot welders listed in “Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire” and “Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders” for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Use only the welding wires listed in “Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire” for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.