Tesla Model 3 on a Lift: What Owners Should Confirm

Tesla Model 3 lifting work: what owners should confirm rather than helping

Scope: Model 3 2024+, North America, software 2026.32; no support points, lifting procedure or torques

The work documents must match

Official instructions prohibit lifting the car while the charging cable is connected, even if it isn't charging at the time, and prohibit working on it without correct support. The workshop must meet this condition and the car's specific requirements first. At a tyre shop, owners can ask staff to check the car's own information, rather than relying on experience of lifting another car. This article doesn't describe points or procedures; the focus is on the workshop confirming the vehicle identity, equipment capability and staff qualifications before starting. ^[1]

Explain the background before handing over

It's worth telling the workshop whether the car has been in an accident, hit something underneath, been modified recently or shown warnings, and putting known problems on the job sheet. The workshop is responsible for its staff on site; owners shouldn't go under a lifted car to look, or approach the equipment's movement area to film. If the equipment or model documents can't be confirmed, pause the work and move to an organisation that can meet the conditions. ^[1]

Information to ask for after the job

Keep the actual work done, any underbody damage found and follow-up recommendations; newly found problems shouldn't be left out just because the tyre change is done. This article gives no battery-related checks, support equipment recommendations or so-called universal lifting positions; all load-bearing and vehicle safety work must be done by professionals following official documents. ^[1]

Sources

[Source 1] Tesla: Jacking and Lifting
https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-9E6DD5CB-40BA-4A29-B20D-457303555037.html
Verified: 2026-10-03; page publication date not confirmed.

This article contains information-organising suggestions from the editorial team; it is not a manufacturer repair procedure.