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General Motors: Spot Weld Replacement
I-CAR · April 16, 2019 · General Motors, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick
Summary
This General Motors document clarifies the requirements for spot weld replacement during body component repairs. It establishes that technicians must follow the specific weld count and locations illustrated in the GM repair procedures, or duplicate the original spot weld count if the procedure does not specify a number.
What to do on the job
Follow the exact weld count and locations shown in the GM repair procedure illustrations, or duplicate the original spot weld count if not specified, using Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) where accessible.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the exact number of spot welds billed on an estimate or supplement. If an insurer questions the weld count or the use of STRSW, reference this document alongside the specific GM vehicle repair procedure illustration to prove that GM mandates matching their illustrated weld count and locations, and requires STRSW where accessible.
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