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Vehicle makers do not always have procedures for all available service parts, and they sometimes allow sectioning of a part without specifying the specific location. I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team continues to be on the leading edge of research and education. Our goal is to help communicate information to the industry, and a great way to do this is through Collision Repair News articles.
We have compiled a list of publications proven to be the most helpful when determining sectioning and partial part replacement options. We’ve broken down the list into easy-to-use categories so you can pick a subject and find the information you require. Make sure to check back often, as we update this list when new information arises.
For future reference, a link to this hotspot is also found on the OEM Partial Part Replacement Search page above the search.
General
- Update:Are General Sectioning Guidelines Still Applicable?
- What's The Difference Between Sectioning And Partial Replacement?
- Common Mistakes: When Sectioning
- Back-To-Basics: Repair Vs. Replace Considerations
- Panel Layering Considerations
- Back-To-Basics: Removing Parts For Access
- Back-To-Basics: Exterior Panel Fit-Up
Follow Vehicle Maker
- Always Follow Vehicle Maker Procedures
- Do I Really Have To Follow Vehicle Maker Recommendations?
- Factory Built Vs. Repair Procedure
RTS Portal
Welding
OEM-Specific
- What's A Name For An OEM Part
- Part Replacement Without A Procedure
- Body Construction And Material Repair Guidelines
I-CAR Best Practices
- Sectioning A Part In The Same Location Twice
- Disassembly of a Steel Service Part at a Factory Seam
- Full-Body Sectioning Should Not Be Done
I-CAR Repairers Realm
- Part Installation at Factory Seams
- Part Replacement at Factory Seams Considerations
- Part Removal at Factory Seams Considerations
- Ford Exterior Panel Sectioning Guidelines
- Ford Structural Sectioning Guidelines
- Honda Laser Brazed Roof Replacement
- RAM ProMaster Hinge Pillar Repair