Standard |
ACR 128 - Bolt-On Body Panel Removal
and Replacement
Provides instruction in the removal and replacement of bolt-on automobile body panels. Topics include: hood, deck panels, and header panels removal and replacement; fender removal and installation/coining; door removal and installation; headlamp and filler panels removal and replacement; grill removal and replacement; and headlamp adjustment.
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Hood, Deck Panels, and Header Panels Removal and Replacement |
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Fender Removal and Installation/Coining |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Door Removal and Installation |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Headlamp and Filler Panels Removal and Replacement |
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4 |
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Grill Removal and Replacement |
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Headlamp Adjustment |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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HOOD, DECK PANELS AND HEADER
PANELS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
4 |
6 |
8 |
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Inspection procedure |
Inspect misaligned hood or deck panel. |
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Locate adjustment points. |
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Adjustment procedures |
Make adjustments necessary to secure alignment with adjacent panels. |
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FENDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION |
4 |
6 |
8 |
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Inspection procedure |
Inspect damage. Check for related damage. |
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Tools |
Select hand tools. Decide on the method of replacing panel. |
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Removal and installation |
Remove damaged fender. Check for hidden damage. |
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Straighten and align inner fender of skirt. |
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Transfer moldings and accessories. |
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Install replacement fender. |
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Adjust and align fender. |
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DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION |
4 |
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8 |
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Inspection procedures |
Inspect damaged door to determine proper selection of tools. |
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Removal and installation |
Remove damaged door. |
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Remove inside hardware and trim from damaged door. |
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Remove door glass, regulators, and guides. |
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Remove all door lock mechanisms. |
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Remove outside door handle and lock cylinder. |
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Remove all weather stripping. |
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Install all hardware, weather stripping, trim, and accessories on new door shell. |
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Soundproof new door with undercoating. |
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Install and align new door. |
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HEADLAMP AND FILLER PANELS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
3 |
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Inspection procedures |
Inspect vehicle for sagged springs, car riding height, tire pressure, and clean head light lens, etc. |
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Tools |
Select required tools. |
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Removal and installation |
Remove head lamp doors. |
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GRILL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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Inspection procedure |
Inspect damaged grill. |
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Tools |
Select proper tools. |
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Removal and replacement |
Remove damaged grill. |
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Straighten necessary brackets or mountings. |
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Install grill. |
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Align for fit. |
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HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
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2 |
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Adjust head lamp to proper aim using necessary head light aiming equipment. |
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Replace head lamp doors. |
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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.
I-CAR. (1984). Unibody auto collision repair (Series
1-9). Des Plaines, IL: Author.