Non structural analysis and body repairs ASE (All solved)
Outer bodies correct answers Form the exterior panels
What outer bodies are usually bolted on? correct answers Fenders doors, hoods and deck lids
What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? correct answers Quarter panels and door skins
Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? correct answers So that the consumer is
satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
What is an advantage of bolted on panels? correct answers They offer technician room to make
adjustments
What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? correct answers There is less room for
adjustments
What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? correct answers There is less room for error
What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? correct answers Less than 1 millimeter
What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape to the undamaged panels? correct
answers To protect adjacent undamaged panels
How is this tape applied? correct answers It is applied in a way that it will partially cover the gap between
the two panels
What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? correct answers Determining the substrate of
the outer body
What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? correct answers A magnet
Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels correct answers 1)They are expensive to purchase and replace.
, 2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
What are doors skins made of? correct answers Sheet metal or plastic that is slightly larger than the door
frame
What should be done if the door skin has been severely damaged? correct answers It should be replaced
Should a damaged door intrusion beam be straightened? correct answers No- under no circumstances
What should be done if the ultra-high strenuous steel door intrusion beam is damaged ? correct answers
The door beam must be replaced following the manufacturers guidelines
What does UHSS stand for? correct answers ultra-high strenuous steel
What should you do if you can't with certainty identify the steel type of a part? correct answers Treat it as
high strength steel
What forms a hem flange? correct answers The edges of a metal door skin which wrap around the door
frame
How is the skin secured in metal door skin? correct answers It is secured by welds, adhesive or a
combination of both
What creates the bond between a plastic door skin and a door frame? correct answers An adhesive
What are the steps that you should do when replacing a welded door skin? correct answers 1)Remove the
trim panel and disconnect any electrical component inside the door
2) remove all the hardware from door
3) remove glass and then remove door from vehicle
4) remove any brazed portions of the door
Outer bodies correct answers Form the exterior panels
What outer bodies are usually bolted on? correct answers Fenders doors, hoods and deck lids
What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? correct answers Quarter panels and door skins
Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? correct answers So that the consumer is
satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
What is an advantage of bolted on panels? correct answers They offer technician room to make
adjustments
What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? correct answers There is less room for
adjustments
What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? correct answers There is less room for error
What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? correct answers Less than 1 millimeter
What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape to the undamaged panels? correct
answers To protect adjacent undamaged panels
How is this tape applied? correct answers It is applied in a way that it will partially cover the gap between
the two panels
What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? correct answers Determining the substrate of
the outer body
What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? correct answers A magnet
Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels correct answers 1)They are expensive to purchase and replace.
, 2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
What are doors skins made of? correct answers Sheet metal or plastic that is slightly larger than the door
frame
What should be done if the door skin has been severely damaged? correct answers It should be replaced
Should a damaged door intrusion beam be straightened? correct answers No- under no circumstances
What should be done if the ultra-high strenuous steel door intrusion beam is damaged ? correct answers
The door beam must be replaced following the manufacturers guidelines
What does UHSS stand for? correct answers ultra-high strenuous steel
What should you do if you can't with certainty identify the steel type of a part? correct answers Treat it as
high strength steel
What forms a hem flange? correct answers The edges of a metal door skin which wrap around the door
frame
How is the skin secured in metal door skin? correct answers It is secured by welds, adhesive or a
combination of both
What creates the bond between a plastic door skin and a door frame? correct answers An adhesive
What are the steps that you should do when replacing a welded door skin? correct answers 1)Remove the
trim panel and disconnect any electrical component inside the door
2) remove all the hardware from door
3) remove glass and then remove door from vehicle
4) remove any brazed portions of the door
