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Repairer Driven News: Replacing Factory Spot Welds
I-CAR · November 27, 2019
Summary
This article highlights how OEM collision repair procedures for replacing factory spot welds often differ from original factory assembly methods due to differences in equipment capabilities. It explains the process OEMs use to approve repair procedures and why technicians must strictly adhere to these specific guidelines, which may require more welds or altered weld placement.
What to do on the job
Always follow the specific OEM repair procedures for weld count and placement rather than simply replicating the original factory spot welds.
How to use it
Use this document to justify why a repair plan requires more welds or different weld placement than what was originally present on the vehicle from the factory, citing OEM-specific repair engineering standards.
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