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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Part Replacement at Factory Seams Considerations - Now Available
I-CAR · September 27, 2024
Summary
This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode focusing on the critical considerations for replacing vehicle parts at factory seams. It discusses how damage severity, construction materials, manufacturing methods, and OEM-specific guidelines dictate whether a part must be replaced at its original factory seam or if adjacent panels must also be removed.
What to do on the job
Always consult the specific OEM repair information to determine if a part must be replaced at the factory seam and to identify any requirements for adjacent panel removal.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and material costs associated with replacing parts at factory seams and the potential necessity of removing adjacent panels as dictated by OEM guidelines. It serves as supporting educational evidence from I-CAR that partial replacements cannot be performed arbitrarily without consulting vehicle maker procedures.
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