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How to Use the OEM Partial Part Replacement Search
I-CAR · February 14, 2019
Summary
This article introduces and explains how to use the I-CAR OEM Partial Part Replacement Search tool. The tool helps collision repair professionals quickly determine if a vehicle manufacturer has published procedures for sectioning a part or performing a partial part replacement at factory seams.
What to do on the job
Use the OEM Partial Part Replacement Search tool to verify if sectioning or partial replacement at factory seams is permitted by the OEM before performing any structural cuts.
How to use it
Use this document and the referenced search tool to justify the inclusion of sectioning or partial part replacement procedures in your estimates. It provides a standardized, OEM-backed reference to prove whether a specific structural cut or factory seam separation is authorized by the manufacturer, helping to defend repair plans during the supplement process.
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