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Repair Planning: Do You Have All The Information?
I-CAR · April 17, 2020
Summary
This article highlights the necessity of comprehensive repair planning by researching both Body Repair Manuals (BRM) and service manuals beyond basic replacement procedures. It emphasizes identifying ADAS calibrations, welding specifications, construction materials, and OEM position statements to ensure a complete and safe repair.
What to do on the job
Research the complete OEM Body Repair Manual and service manual for every vehicle to identify required additional operations, such as ADAS calibrations, initialization, welding specifications, and post-repair inspections.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the administrative time required for comprehensive repair planning and blueprinting. It serves as an industry-standard reference proving that a safe repair requires researching multiple OEM sources beyond a simple R&R procedure, including ADAS calibrations, initialization, and welding specifications.
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