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ACR 2260 - Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Partial or Complete Quarter Panel Removal and Replacement

Class

3

Rocker Panel Removal and Replacement

D. Lab

2

Center Pillar Post Removal and Replacement

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

 

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

 

Corequisite:

ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

PARTIAL OR COMPLETE QUARTER PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

12

8

12

Damage analysis

Analyze damage and determine whether replacement will be partial or complete.

 

 

 

Removal and replacement

Explain proper method for removal and replacement of panel to include removal of spot welds, seams,            flanges, etc.

 

 

 

 

Remove damaged panel.

 

 

 

 

Fit panel using clamps, screws or rivets.

 

 

 

 

Align and replace replacement panel using correct welding procedures and finishing.

 

 

 

Corrosion protection

Restore corrosion protection.

 

 

 

ROCKER PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

9

6

9

Removal and replacement         

Explain the process for removing damaged rocker panel.

 

 

 

 

Determine whether panel is two-piece or three-piece design.

 

 

 

Damage analysis

Examine rocker panel for intermittent or continuous reinforcements and decide whether complete panel or section will be replaced.           

 

 

 

 

Remove, align and replace rocker panels.

 

 

 

Corrosion protection

Restore corrosion protection and finish.

 

 

 

CENTER PILLAR POST REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

9

6

9

Removal and replacement         

Explain process for removing damaged center pillar.

 

 

 

 

Remove center pillars by drilling out spot welds and cutting seams if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Align and fit replacement panel using screws, clamps, pop rivets, etc.

 

 

 

 

Replace center pillar using proper welding methods and finish.

 

 

 

Corrosion protection

Restore corrosion protection and finish.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Media
Print
Audio/Visual
Web
Other

   

Print

Duffy, James E. Auto body repair technology (5th Ed.). (2009). New York: Delmar – Cengage.

Duffy, James E. Auto body repair technology (4th Ed.). (2004). New York: Delmar Learning.

A/V

Adhesive bonding: ADH01 [CD-ROM]. (2007). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor].

Corrosion protection: CPS01 [CD-ROM]. (2001). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Automotive foams: FOM01 [CD-ROM]. (2005). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Measuring: MEA01 [CD-ROM]. (2001). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Replacing aluminum exterior panels: PRA01 [CD-ROM]. (2003). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Steel full-frame sectioning: SPS03 [CD-ROM]. (2001). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Structural straightening steel: SSS01 [CD-ROM]. (2002). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

 

Posted: 08/20/09