Part Replacement Without A Procedure

I-CAR · July 23, 2025 · Audi, Ford, Lincoln, General Motors, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Volkswagen

Summary

This article addresses the common industry challenge of replacing service parts when no specific OEM replacement procedure exists. It notes that some vehicle makers provide general documents outlining panel removal, preparation, and installation to cover these information gaps, and provides a compiled list of manufacturer-specific guidelines.

What to do on the job

Consult the manufacturer-specific general documents and guidelines for panel removal, preparation, and installation when a specific service part replacement procedure is unavailable.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the labor and research time required to locate general OEM guidelines when a specific part replacement procedure does not exist. It helps defend the use of general manufacturer-approved repair methodologies and corrosion protection guidelines during the estimating and supplement process.

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