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TECH EDITORIAL - OEM Repair Procedures
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Fixing Loose GM Garnish Moldings
6/28/2010 3:21:26 PM
Often, it’s the small things that eat up time. For example, let’s say you repair a 2010 Buick that had been in a minor fender bender. When you’re done, the owner is happy and drives away. One week later, ...
Power Window, Moon Roof Initialization on '09 Toyota 4Runner
5/11/2010 8:14:22 AM
Electronic vehicle systems have made vehicles more comfortable and convenient to drive. They’ve also increased vehicle safety immeasurably. In your shop, however, they make complex repairs even more complex.
Every ...
Fitting the Rear Bumper Cover on 2010 Ford Mustangs
3/11/2010 1:26:05 PM
Your technician is installing a brand-new OEM rear bumper cover on a 2010 Ford Mustang but is struggling to properly fit the cover to the quarter panel. He or she has spent several frustrating hours trying to make sure the fi...
Sealing Volkswagen Golf Hood Seams
12/11/2009
On a typical busy day in the shop, many vehicle replacement parts are needed. Too often, some of these parts may be superseded, updated, discontinued or modified by the manufacturer. Unless you have access to vital factory ...
TECH TIPS: Water Leak in Trunk of GM Vehicle May Affect Radio
10/22/2009 2:45:25 PM
Have you ever had a customer schedule a collision repair, but when the vehicle arrives it has certain conditions that may not be related to the collision? Your expertise and experience may tell you that these conditions were ...
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Airbag Basics
10/5/2009 11:14:37 AM
Over the years, the collision repair industry has evolved from a hammer-and-dolly craftsman trade to a laser-precise exact science. The focus has dramatically changed from primarily cosmetic to a highly technical means of rep...
TECH TIPS: 2006 Ford F-150, Lincoln Mark LT Cab Side Sectioning
10/5/2009 10:09:00 AM
To section or not to section, and where to section – these are the questions we all deal with each day when developing a repair plan for today’s Vehicles. Manufacturers will often publish or update procedures that...
TECH TIPS: A/C Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
9/4/2009 10:14:48 AM
As more hybrid vehicles start filtering into collision repair facilities, you and your staff will need to focus on the many procedures manufacturers provide to properly handle and repair them. Aside from the complex electri...
TECH TIPS: Engine Undercover Removal Caution for Mazda3, Mazda5
7/31/2009 10:55:34 AM
With all the refinements and advanced technology built into today’s vehicles, it’s amazing how technicians, estimators, production managers and parts managers can keep up with the changes and correctly restore...
TECH TIPS: Repairing the ’06-’09 Buick Lucerne Front Door Lock
5/8/2009
Too many times during a busy day, we often overlook what may be an important update or new procedure for repairing a vehicle. Manufacturers’ updates, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and recalls can offer critical ...
TECH TIPS: Replacing the Hyundai Power Sliding Door Control Module
4/3/2009
Collision shops commonly encounter a “perfect storm” of problems, including confusing new vehicle features that can potentially blow away a lot of time and money. Case in point: a 2007 Hyundai Entourage that exh...
TECH TIPS: Front Passenger Seat Accessory Precautions
3/2/2009
Post-collision repair requirements differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Thus, you must be prepared to evaluate, research and document each and every crash-damaged vehicle that’s brought into your repair facility. ...
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