Students apply the basic theory of major panel replacement and alignment/replacement methods, including welding. They are also introduced to automobile body construction types and their common mechanical components: energy absorbers, suspension and steering systems and CV joints
Outcomes
- Describe how factory spot welds are separated
- Describe how to install foam panel fillers
- Explain how new body panels should be positioned on a vehicle
- List the parts and panels of a vehicle considered to be structural
- List the steps for welding new body panels in place
- List the steps necessary for replacing a body panel along factory seams
- Section rails, rocker panels, pillars, floor pans, and trunk floors
- Use the information in a vehicle dimension manual to properly replace welded body panels
Prerequisites
AUTOB102, AUTOB103
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Face-to-face