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SEMA 2020: Using RTS On A Collision Damaged Vehicle Presentation
I-CAR · November 5, 2020
Summary
This article highlights an I-CAR presentation from SEMA 2020 that demonstrates how to effectively navigate and utilize the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) website. It covers key search tools and resources available on the platform, including OEM partial part replacement, calibration requirements, restraint system part replacement, and hybrid/EV disabling procedures.
What to do on the job
Utilize the I-CAR RTS portal to search for OEM-specific calibration, restraint replacement, and hybrid/EV disable procedures during the blueprinting and repair planning process.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the administrative time spent researching OEM procedures on the I-CAR RTS portal. It serves as an industry-standard reference proving that RTS is a vital tool for identifying critical safety steps, such as ADAS calibrations, hybrid battery disabling, and one-time-use restraint replacements, which must be included in the repair estimate.
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