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OEM Linking Pin: Ford/Lincoln - Disassembly Of A Service Part
I-CAR · October 12, 2021 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article clarifies Ford/Lincoln's official position regarding the disassembly of service parts during collision repairs. It establishes that service parts must be replaced exactly as they are supplied by the OEM, unless a specific, documented procedure exists in the workshop manual that allows for disassembly or partial replacement.
What to do on the job
Install all Ford and Lincoln service parts exactly as they are supplied from the OEM, and do not disassemble them unless a specific OEM repair procedure explicitly permits it.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement of a complete assembly on an estimate or supplement when an insurer requests to disassemble a service part or perform a partial replacement that is not supported by an official Ford/Lincoln workshop procedure.
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