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CRT 1031 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair


Clock Hours: 300

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: CRT 1010 Safety

Course Description:
This course will provide instruction in disassemble and reassemble procedures and Plastic Repair procedures of automobiles required to be proficient upon entering the workforce.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Preparation
  • Perform a prescan; identify and document illuminated dash multifunction indicator lamp(s) (MIL) and store diagnostic codes. HP-I
  • Review damage report and analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for overall repair; develop and document a repair plan. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall exterior trim and moldings. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall interior trim and components. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall body panels and components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall vehicle mechanical and electrical components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair. HP-G
  • Protect panels, glass, interior parts, and other vehicles adjacent to the repair area. HP-I
  • Soap and water wash entire vehicle; complete pre-repair inspection checklist. HP-I
  • Prepare damaged area using water-based and solvent-based cleaners. HP-I
  • Remove corrosion protection, under coatings, sealers, and other protective coatings as necessary to perform repairs. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, and reinstall repairable plastics and other components for off-vehicle repair. HP-I

B.Outer Body Panel Repairs, Replacements, and Adjustments

  • Inspect/locate direct, indirect, or hidden damage and direction of impact HP-I
    • Inspect, remove, and replace welded steel panel or panel assemblies. HP-G
    • Determine the extent of damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace. HP-G
    • Inspect, remove, replace, and align hood, hood hinges, and hood latch. HP-I
    • Inspect, remove, replace, and align deck lid, lid hinges, lid latch. HP-I
    • Inspect, remove, replace, and align doors, latch, hinges, and related hardware. HP-I
    • Inspect, remove, replace, and align tailgates, hatches, and liftgates. HP-I
    • Inspect, remove, replace, and align sliding doors. HP-G

 

  • Inspect, remove, replace, overhaul, and align bumpers, covers, reinforcements, guards, impact absorbers, and mounting hardware. HP-I
  • Inspect, remove, replace, and align fenders, and related panels. HP-I
  • Restore corrosion protection during and after the repair. HP-I
  • Replace seam sealer to match OEM appearance. HP-I
  • Replace door skins. HP-G
  • Restore sound deadeners and foam materials. HP-G
  • Perform panel bonding and weld bonding. HP-G
  • Diagnose and repair water leaks, dust leaks, and wind noise. HP-G
  • Identify one-time use fasteners. HP-G
  • Weld damaged or torn steel body panels; repair broken welds. HP-G
  • Inspect and identify labels/decals and replace as necessary. HP-G
  • Follow manufacturer guidelines when applying heat to non-structural components during repair. HP-G

C.Metal Finishing and Body Filling

  • Prepare a panel for body filler by abrading or removing the coating; featheredge, refine scratches, and clean the surface before the application of body filler. HP-I
  • Locate and repair surface irregularities and straighten contours on a damaged body panel using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pulling attachments. HP-I
  • Demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques. HP-I
  • Heat shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour. HP-G
  • Cold shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour. HP-I
  • Identify body filler defects; correct the cause and condition. (Pinholing, ghosting, staining, over catalyzing. Etc.) HP-I
  • Identify different types of body fillers. HP-G
  • Shape body filler to contour; finish sand. HP-I
  • Perform proper metal straightening techniques for aluminum. HP-G
  • Perform proper application of body filler to aluminum. HP-G
  • Locate and repair surface irregularities and straighten contours on a damaged panel using Glue-Fulling Dent Repair (GPDR) HP-G
  • Mix and apply body filler. HP-I

D.Moveable Glass and Hardware

  • Inspect, adjust, overhaul repair or replace window regulators, run channels, glass, power mechanisms, and related controls. HP-I
  • Inspect, adjust, repair, remove, reinstall or replace weather-stripping. HP-G
  • Inspect, remove, repair or replace, and adjust removable power operated roof panel and hinges, latches, guides, handles, retainer, and controls of sunroofs. HP-G
  • Inspect, remove, reinstall, and align convertible top and related mechanisms. HP-G
  • Identify or recalibrate electrical components that may need to be initialized. HP-G

E.Plastics, Adhesives, and Welding

  • Identify the types of plastics; det ermine repairability. HP-I
  • Identify location of damage relative to safety systems (ADAS); determine repairability according to manufacturer repair procedures. HP-G
  • Clean and prepare the surface of plastic parts; identify the types of plastic repair procedures. HP-I
  • Repair rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible plastic panels. HP-I
  • Remove, replace, or repair damaged areas of rigid exterior composite panels. HP-G
  • Replace bonded rigid exterior composite body panels; straighten or align panel supports. HP-G
  • Repair plastic parts by welding (nitrogen or airless). HP-I
  • Perform a single-sided adhesively bonded cosmetic repair. HP-I
  • Perform a double-sided adhesively bonded repair. HP-I
  • Perform an adhesively bonded or welded tab repair. HP-I
  • Shape and reform damaged plastic. HP-G