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When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching Rivian, for example, some procedures for a front upper rail are called the shotgun upright (see Table 1). Having the correct repair information is essential to a proper repair process. Without vehicle maker repair information, you are potentially re-engineering the vehicle without the research into how the vehicle would react in another collision.
Rivian repair information is available at: business.rivian.com
| Rivian Part Terms | Industry Part Terms |
| Shotgun Upright, Front Upper Rail | Front Upper Rail |
| Front Frame | Front Lower Rail |
| A-Pillar, Hinge Pillar | A-Pillar |
| B-Pillar | B-Pillar |
| Rocker Panel | Outer Rocker Panel |
| Quarter Panel, Body Side Assembly | Quarter Panel |
| Rear Panel, D-Pillar | Rear Body Panel |
| Spare Tire Compartment | Trunk Floor |
| Rear Frame | Rear Rail |
| This table shows the terms that Rivian uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right. | |
For additional Rivian information, check out the Rivian OEM Information page.
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