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Straightening And Heat: BMW/Mini
I-CAR · January 24, 2024 · BMW, Mini
Summary
This article outlines BMW/Mini's strict guidelines regarding straightening and the use of heat on structural components. It specifies that heating load-bearing components for reshaping is prohibited, and high-strength or super-high-strength steel plates generally cannot be reshaped except as a preparatory measure prior to component replacement.
What to do on the job
Do not apply heat to reshape load-bearing components, and only reshape high-strength or super-high-strength steel as a preparatory step prior to replacing the component.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement rather than the straightening of damaged high-strength steel and load-bearing structural components on BMW and Mini vehicles. It serves as official OEM backing to defeat insurer requests to 'repair/straighten' or use heat on structural parts.
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