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• Day Three: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show

  I-CAR · November 3, 2023

  This article provides a recap of day three of the 2023 SEMA Show, highlighting various panel discussions and live interviews hosted by I-CAR and SCRS. Key topics covered include scanning and calibration trends, rivet gun setup, refinish operations, and new interactive training courses for…

• Day Four: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show

  I-CAR · November 3, 2023

  This article provides a recap of the day four presentations and panel discussions hosted by I-CAR and SCRS at the 2023 SEMA Show. Key topics covered include electronic parts catalogs, repair planning for refinishing, destructive weld testing, and corrosion protection using cavity wax.

• Day Two: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show

  I-CAR · November 2, 2023

  This article provides a recap of the day two presentations and panel discussions hosted by I-CAR and SCRS at the 2023 SEMA Show. Key topics covered include the launch of a new technician app, glue pull repair (GPR) technology, short pay resolution strategies, handheld laser welding developments,…

• Day One: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show

  I-CAR · November 1, 2023

  This article provides a recap of day one presentations and interviews from the 2023 SEMA Show, co-hosted by I-CAR and SCRS. The sessions covered critical industry topics including EV safety, ADAS calibration, repair planning versus estimating, measuring and anchoring, welding setup, and…

• I-CAR Repairers Realm: Wiring And Connector Repair Considerations - Now Available

  I-CAR · October 27, 2023

  This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode focused on automotive wiring and connector repairs. It covers repair methods, guidelines for both SRS and non-SRS wiring, connector repair, splicing considerations, and the essential tools needed to restore wire protection.

• I-CAR At SEMA 2023

  I-CAR · October 25, 2023

  This article announces I-CAR's presence and schedule at the SEMA 2023 show, highlighting live panel discussions, educational classes, and livestreams. It provides details on how to register for classes and where to find I-CAR booths and collaborative spaces like the SEMA FutureTech Studio.

• Ceramic Coatings Considerations

  I-CAR · October 24, 2023

  This article outlines the identification, removal, and refinishing considerations for vehicles with ceramic coatings. It emphasizes that ceramic coatings must be completely removed via mechanical abrasion (such as compounding with a wool pad) prior to paint preparation to prevent paint defects,…

• I-CAR Just In Time: Honda/Acura Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welds Destructive Test

  I-CAR · October 18, 2023

  This I-CAR Just In Time article and video outline the specific procedures for performing squeeze-type resistance spot weld (STRSW) destructive testing on Honda and Acura vehicles. It highlights how to perform the test, calculate a pass or fail using the OEM Nugget Chart, and locate these…

• I-CAR Just In Time: Honda/Acura MIG Brazing Destructive Testing

  I-CAR · October 18, 2023

  This I-CAR Just In Time video clarifies the destructive testing process for MIG brazing on Honda and Acura vehicles, highlighting a translation error in the Body Repair Manual regarding joint separation. It explains that the manual's instruction to 'cut' the test piece actually means to 'peel'…

• Identifying The Correct High-Voltage Disable Procedure: Mercedes-Benz

  I-CAR · October 13, 2023

  This article explains that Mercedes-Benz provides two distinct high-voltage disable procedures in their repair manuals: a primary scan-tool-based method and a secondary manual physical isolation method. The manual procedure is only to be used if the diagnostic system cannot perform the power…

• Ford On Target 2023: Volume 3

  I-CAR · October 12, 2023

  This Ford On Target publication outlines specific conditions requiring ADAS component calibration, details vehicle-specific body construction for the Maverick and Mach-E, and provides F-150 sectioning repair options and F-150 Lightning lifting safety tips.

• I-CAR Repairers Realm: Lucid Motors Innovative Vehicles and Repair Network - Now Available

  I-CAR · October 9, 2023

  This article highlights an episode of I-CAR Repairers Realm featuring Lucid Motors, which discusses their training and certification processes. It also showcases an innovative smartphone tool utilizing augmented reality designed to improve the vehicle intake and estimating process for Lucid…

• Anchoring Considerations: Chevrolet Blazer EV

  I-CAR · October 6, 2023

  This document highlights a critical caution from General Motors regarding the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, which requires the vehicle to be properly anchored at all four corners of the passenger compartment before any structural pulling. Failure to anchor the vehicle correctly can damage the…

• OEM Emergency Response Guides: Mercedes-Benz - UPDATE

  I-CAR · October 5, 2023

  This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to access free Mercedes-Benz and SMART Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) using the rk.mb-qr.com portal or a Progressive Web App for offline use. It emphasizes that while ERGs are vital for handling high-voltage vehicles post-collision, they…

• Back-To-Basics: Adjacent Panel Protection

  I-CAR · October 3, 2023

  This article highlights the importance of protecting adjacent panels during sanding and refinishing processes to prevent damage to blend panels. It recommends using a magnetic panel edge protector as a reusable, residue-free alternative to traditional duct or gaffer tape.

• Genesis: Who Requires Or Recommends MIG Brazing?

  I-CAR · September 29, 2023

  This article outlines Genesis' official stance on MIG brazing, which restricts the process to only those body components that were originally brazed at the factory. It also explicitly prohibits the use of an oxy-acetylene torch for welding on Genesis vehicles.

• OEM Linking Pin: 2018-2023 GMC Terrain Quarter Panel Sectioning Location

  I-CAR · September 27, 2023

  This article clarifies the quarter panel sectioning location behind the B-pillar in the rocker panel area for the 2018-2023 GMC Terrain. It establishes that the sectioning joint can be placed anywhere within the range defined by the 320 mm removal measurement and the 43 mm installation…

• I-CAR Just In Time: GM Exhaust Shield Fasteners

  I-CAR · September 26, 2023

  This I-CAR Just In Time article and video demonstrate a practical shop tip for removing General Motors exhaust shield fasteners. It highlights how technicians can repurpose an old antenna socket to easily remove these specific fasteners without damage.

• Back-To-Basics: Door Handle Tools

  I-CAR · September 22, 2023

  This article serves as a basic overview of specialized tools required for removing and installing vehicle door handles during collision repair.

• OEM Emergency Response Guides: Rivian

  I-CAR · September 20, 2023

  This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to access Rivian's free, subscription-free Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) online. It emphasizes that while ERGs contain vital high-voltage vehicle information, they do not replace official OEM repair procedures and precautions required for…

• Locating ADAS Information: GM - UPDATE

  I-CAR · September 15, 2023

  This article outlines how to locate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) information, component removal and installation (R&I) procedures, and calibration steps within General Motors service manuals. Because ADAS details are not typically housed in the standard Body Repair Manual,…

• Hyundai/Genesis Releases Additional Body Repair Manuals: UPDATE

  I-CAR · September 14, 2023

  Hyundai Motor America has updated and expanded its approved body repair manuals (BRMs) for both Hyundai and Genesis brands in the United States market. These vehicle-specific manuals are now available for most late-model vehicles, with some Genesis manuals requiring a VIN search to locate.

• Structural Straightening On Tesla Vehicles: UPDATE

  I-CAR · September 13, 2023

  Tesla strictly prohibits any pulling or pushing of structural body components using frame straightening equipment, as it can compromise the integrity of components and joints. All structural repairs must be performed with the vehicle properly mounted to an approved frame bench unless a specific…

• I-CAR Repairers Realm: Ford Structural Sectioning Guidelines - Now Available

  I-CAR · September 8, 2023

  This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode featuring Ford's Gerry Bonanni, which details the specific structural sectioning guidelines for the aluminum inner rocker panel on Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It specifically addresses repairability, sectioning locations, joint types, and…

• Calibration Research Tips: Honda/Acura Millimeter Wave Radar Mounting Position Inspection

  I-CAR · September 6, 2023

  This article highlights the critical requirement to inspect the mounting position and angle of the millimeter wave radar sensor on Honda and Acura vehicles. If the mounting bracket is damaged or out of its horizontal auto-aiming range, the system will store failure information and calibration…

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