April 2023 (11 articles)

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• April 28, 2023: One-Time-Use Parts And Fasteners: Mercedes-Benz
  

  What is a one-time-use part, and how do you determine if a fastener, clip, or part can be reused? These are questions that we are confronted with in the collision industry quite a lot. The other big q...

• April 27, 2023: Tesla Restraints Wiring: UPDATE
  

  The question is often asked, "Can supplemental restraints system wiring be repaired?" The answer is: it depends on the vehicle maker. Let's take a look at Tesla's position on this subject.

• April 26, 2023: I-CAR RAM ProMaster VF Course
  

  I-CAR has developed a course that provides an overview of several features on the 2022 RAM ProMaster, as well as repairability.

• April 21, 2023: Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: Porsche
  

  When researching procedures for disabling a high-voltage (HV) vehicle, you may notice that many of the procedures require the use of specific tools. Some of them are OEM-specific tools or scan tools. ...

• April 20, 2023: Toyota/Lexus: What’s That Wavy Silver Tape?
  

  When repairing or replacing some Toyota or Lexus bumpers you may notice tape stripes with wavy silver lines. Do you need to replace this strip and what is its purpose?