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Structural Straightening On Jaguar Land Rover Vehicles
I-CAR · February 7, 2025 · Jaguar, Land Rover
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) strictly prohibits the straightening or pulling of aluminum vehicles, including longitudinal pulling (hot or cold) and the use of heat for pulling structural panels. If structural damage is present, vehicle alignment must be checked and corrected on an approved body repair jig, and damaged panels must be replaced according to vehicle-specific Workshop manuals.
What to do on the job
Do not attempt to pull or straighten aluminum JLR vehicles; instead, mount the vehicle on an approved alignment jig to assess damage and replace structural panels following OEM procedures.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the cost of mounting the vehicle on an approved body alignment jig for measurement and panel replacement. It also serves as official documentation to deny any requests from insurers to pull or straighten damaged aluminum structural components, proving that replacement is the only OEM-approved repair method.
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