Standard |
ACR 126 - Conventional Body Structural
Panel Repair
Introduces conventional body structural panel repair. A variety of removal and replacement techniques is emphasized. Topics include: partial or complete quarter panel removal and replacement, rocker panel removal and replacement, and center pillar post removal and replacement.
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Partial or Complete Quarter Panel Removal and Replacement |
Class |
2 |
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Rocker Panel Removal and Replacement |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Center Pillar Post Removal and Replacement |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
ACR 120 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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PARTIAL OR COMPLETE QUARTER
PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
8 |
8 |
20 |
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Damage analysis |
Analyze damage and determine whether replacement will be partial or complete. |
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Removal and replacement |
Explain proper method for removal and replacement of panel to include removal of spot welds, seams, flanges, etc. |
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Fit panel using clamps, screws or rivets. |
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Align and replace replacement panel using correct welding procedures and finishing. |
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Corrosion protection |
Restore corrosion protection. |
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ROCKER PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
6 |
6 |
20 |
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Removal and replacement |
Explain the process for removing damaged rocker panel. |
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Determine whether panel is two-piece or three-piece design. |
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Damage analysis |
Examine rocker panel for intermittent or continuous reinforcements and decide whether complete panel or section will be replaced. |
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Remove, align and replace rocker panels. |
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Corrosion protection |
Restore corrosion protection and finish. |
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CENTER PILLAR POST REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
6 |
6 |
20 |
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Removal and replacement |
Explain process for removing damaged center pillar. |
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Remove center pillars by drilling out spot welds and cutting seams if necessary. |
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Align and fit replacement panel using screws, clamps, pop rivets, etc. |
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Replace center pillar using proper welding methods and finish. |
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Corrosion protection |
Restore corrosion protection and finish. |
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Suggested Resources |
Chudy, H. T. (1988). The complete guide to automotive refinishing
(2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive collision estimating and
repair. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive refinishing handbook.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Duenk, L. G., et al.
(1984). Auto body repair. Encino, CA:
Bennett & McKnight.
I-CAR. (1984). Unibody auto collision repair (Series
1-9). Des Plaines, IL: Author.