Partial Replacement
Item | Description |
1 | Sectioning area |
2 | Manufacture weld joint |
Decision Criteria
The following points a crucial to the decision of complete or partial replacement of the part(s).
In
addition, sectioning or partial panel replacement must meet
standardized guidelines or approved procedures in the model specific
workshop manual for a sectional replacement solution in the damaged
area.
For additional information, refer to: Body Panel Sectioning
(501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance
Checks, General Procedures).
Depending on the damaged area, the following points need to be considered when determining whether to perform a partial repair or complete replacement:
Advantages of Partial Replacement
A partial replacement repair offers many advantages for a professional repair of accident damage:
Complete Replacement
In a complete replacement, the original connections are largely reused.
A complete replacement is advantageous if the damaged body part can be detached from its original connections and the replacement part can be fitted without creating additional joints.
A complete replacement is necessary if there is no sectional replacement solution.
WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.