Recent Changes In This Manual

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

Procedure/Page Description Date
A–Pillar Outer Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 04-December-24
Approved Frame Bench Systems and Optional Electronic Measuring Systems Updated the list of approved frame benches to include Spanesi Daytona. 04-December-24
HVAC Bracket Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 22-November-24
Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines Added new information about removing and installing fascia ducts. 19-November-24
Rear Quarter Outer Skin With Lamp Housing (Vehicles Built Through February 14, 2022) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 15-October-24
Rear Quarter Outer Skin With Lamp Housing (Vehicles Built After February 14, 2022) 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
"Rear Quarter Outer Skin With C–Pillar Procedure renamed "Rear Quarter Outer Skin With C–Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Built After February 14, 2022)". 03-October-24
Shock Tower Assembly (Front) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 11-September-24
Approved Chemicals Updated the approved list of Non-Structural Adhesives. 10-September-24
Rear Quarter Outer Skin With C–Pillar Lower Extension (Vehicles Built Through February 14, 2022) New procedure added. 28-August-24
Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders New welding caps approved for Pro Spot welders. 19-August-24
Torque Box Inner Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 26-July-24
Rear Node (Complete) Procedure steps, images, and fasteners updated. 19-July-24
Rear Panel (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) New procedure added. 11-June-24
Rear Panel This procedure has been renamed Rear Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). 11-June-24
Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) New procedure added. 11-June-24
Rear Trunk Floor This procedure has been renamed Rear Trunk Floor (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). 11-June-24
Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built After May 21, 2024) New procedure added. 11-June-24
Trunk Waterfall Panel This procedure has been renamed Trunk Waterfall Panel (Vehicles Built Through May 21, 2024). 11-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
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
Steering Gear Replacement Guidelines Steering gear component images added. 23-February-24
Approved Fasteners and Fastener Tools for Structural Repairs Added alternative 4.8 mm countersunk rivet. 08-February-24
Sectioning guidelines and images 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