TECH TIPS: Replacing the Hyundai Power Sliding Door Control Module
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 exhibits a post-repair condition such as a power sliding door that doesn’t fully close or that reopens itself after closing. Although the
TECH TIPS: Front Passenger Seat Accessory Precautions
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. Seat belts, steering systems, occupant sensors, on-board diagnostics and air bag components and systems, as well as proper alignment of structurally related components, are only a
TECH TIPS: Sectioning the 2008 Kia Rondo Front Lower Frame Rail
Keeping up with current vehicle repair methods and procedures can be a daunting task. As you prepare to evaluate and repair structurally damaged vehicles, there are many decisions that your entire team must face every day, such as: • Should I repair the damaged area or replace it? • Does the manufacturer have recommended and
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Service, Safety Precautions
As vehicle manufacturers strive to meet or exceed fuel economy standards, alternative vehicle designs incorporating new materials and systems will be produced to accommodate consumer demand. One such vehicle that may roll into your collision repair facility is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Questions will arise when this vehicle arrives: • What safety precautions must
Sectioning the Front Frame Rail on a 2007 GMC Sierra
During the course of a busy day, we often overlook important updates or new procedures for repairing a vehicle. Repair procedures related to the structural performance of a vehicle are critical to an estimator formulating a repair plan and a technician repairing the vehicle to factory safety standards. Structural sectioning procedures have always been a
Mitsubishi Outlander Sound Dampening Material Update
Sound deadening material can be critical to a repair. This material is incorporated in today’s vehicles to dampen vibrations and sound, not to mention provide structural support in some cases. Without prior knowledge of the location or types of material, your team may not be incorporating additional procedures or charges on repair plans. And your
Repairing the Cowl Panel of the Ford F150, Lincoln Mark LT
At certain times during the reassembly of vehicles in your shop, certain parts just don’t seem to fit properly or won’t go back the way they were prior to your repair. This may have been a pre-existing condition that no one had noticed. Regardless of why this situation exists, it can be frustrating as well
Addressing Water Intrusion in the Volkswagen Taillight Area
Vehicle manufacturers regularly publish Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), which are updates to repair procedures, techniques, part numbers, equipment and materials, as well as repair information for known issues reported from repair facilities and customers. Without prior knowledge of these updates, you and your team may service or repair a vehicle with outdated information. Or you
OEM Repair Information Vital to Performing Proper Repairs
What may be an up-to-date repair procedure today can quickly become an outdated one tomorrow. Without an easy-to-use single source for correct repair information from vehicle manufacturers, the task of repairing a damaged vehicle to a high and exacting standard will often fall short. With the abundance of questionable information circulating within the collision repair
Repairing the Hyundai Santa Fe Tailgate Garnish
A few weeks ago, your shop replaced a tailgate on a Hyundai Santa Fe. Everything looked great, and the fit and finish was to OEM standards. You took all the right steps, and your customer was happy when she picked up the vehicle. Now, your customer comes in stating that the paint is wearing in
