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Back-To-Basics: Removing Parts for Access
I-CAR · May 10, 2019
Summary
This article emphasizes the necessity of removing adjacent parts and panels to ensure complete access and protection during collision repairs. It highlights that thorough repairs, such as sectioning a front lower rail or repairing an A-pillar, require the systematic removal of surrounding components like aprons, bumpers, doors, and windshields.
What to do on the job
Identify and remove all adjacent parts, panels, and glass that restrict access or are vulnerable to damage before performing structural repairs or panel replacements.
How to use it
Use this document to justify labor times for R&I (Remove and Install) of adjacent components, such as doors, bumpers, and glass, when performing structural repairs or sectioning. It serves as supporting documentation to explain to insurers why these teardown steps are necessary for access and to ensure a safe, complete repair according to OEM standards.
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