Great Designs In Steel 2025 Presentations: Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution And Repairability
Posted on 17 July 2025In case you missed it, Rivian staff presented Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution And Repairability at Great Designs In Steel (GDIS) 2025.
Non-SRS Wiring Repairs: Rivian
Posted on 5 June 2025What is a non-SRS wiring repair? It is the repairing of an electrical component that is not part of the supplemental restraints system circuit (usually identified by yellow wire looms). As technology increases on vehicles, so does the number of components that utilize electricity. Many of the sensors and modules are becoming smarter and more sensitive. If the wire is too long, the wrong gauge, or spliced in the wrong location, it can cause malfunctions in the components that it’s powering. Many OEMs have different restrictions and guidelines for repairing wiring that does not control SRS components. On the other hand, there are OEMs that don’t allow wiring repairs at all, so full harness replacement is the only option.
Rivian Restraints Wiring
Posted on 5 June 2025The 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 Rivian's position on this subject.
Rivian Steering System Overview And Servicing Guideline
Posted on 10 April 2025The steering system is considered one of the most important and necessary systems on a vehicle. After all, without steering, the driver couldn’t control the vehicle. This makes it important to know what the OEM recommends when it comes to this system. Let’s take a look at what Rivian has to say.
Body Construction And Material Guidelines: Rivian
Posted on 3 April 2025What is the MPa of the front lower rail? What is the outer uniside made of: steel, aluminum, or composite? Can heat be used to straighten or is it cold straightening only? What are the repair limitations? These are just some of the questions that the RTS team fields on a daily basis.
Repairer Driven News: Rivian Updates Door Handle Procedure
Posted on 21 March 2025Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article featuring an updated Rivian procedure.
Structural Straightening On Rivian Vehicles
Posted on 5 March 2025What should you do when a damaged Rivian comes into your repair facility? Can you measure it? Can it be straightened? What needs to be replaced?
Straightening And Heat: Rivian
Posted on 13 February 2025A question often asked of the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team is, "Can heat be used to straighten?" Several OEMs provide steel repairability matrices that provide heating times and temperature limits based on the type of metal being repaired, while other OEMs have restrictions on using heat at all. Let's see what Rivian has to say.
Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Rivian
Posted on 27 January 2025A key factor in collision repair is making long-lasting repairs. When a vehicle is repaired, many areas of corrosion protection are disturbed. This creates corrosion hot spots that left untreated will lead to corrosion and potentially a repair failure. However, there are certain precautions that can be taken to safely and properly restore the corrosion protection, throughout the repair process. OEMs often give specifications on restoring corrosion protection. These specifications generally include seam sealer, adhesives, foam fillers, and cavity waxes. Let's take a look at what Rivian says.
Rivian Glass Replacement Requirements
Posted on 16 January 2025The role of the windshield is a lot more complex than simply allowing a view of the road ahead. It is considered a structural part of the vehicle as it contributes to the strength of the roof and A-pillars. The windshield helps to manage collision energy and has become an integral part of several advanced safety systems.
Rivian Position Statement: Paintless Dent Repair
Posted on 10 January 2025Rivian has released a position statement on paintless dent repair (PDR).
Rivian Position Statement: Reconditioned Wheels
Posted on 3 January 2025The wheels on the vehicle are damaged, what type of repairs can be done, if any? And is it okay to use a reconditioned wheel? Let’s see what Rivian has to say.
Steel Spot And Plug Weld Nugget Size: Rivian
Posted on 16 December 2024Did you know that many OEMs specify nugget size for spot and plug welds? This information is typically found within vehicle-specific repair procedures or can be found under general welding guidelines. Let’s see what Rivian has to say.
Rivian Position Statement: Pre- And Post- Repair System Scanning
Posted on 11 December 2024As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, Rivian provides their answer.
What’s A Rivian Shotgun Upright
Posted on 6 December 2024When 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.
I-CAR OEM Technical Information Matrix: What Is It, And How Does It Help? UPDATE
Posted on 5 December 2024Do you know which vehicle makers have collision repair information available? Do you know where you can go to find that out?
One-Time-Use Parts And Fasteners: Rivian
Posted on 27 November 2024What 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 question is "Where do I find this information?"
Day One: I-CAR Live From The 2024 SEMA Show
Posted on 6 November 2024Day one of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2024 SEMA Show.
Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Rivian
Posted on 4 October 2024A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly, normally requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different levels of warnings when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Rivian say on the subject?
Rivian Collision Position Statements Available
Posted on 24 September 2024There's a new addition to the OEM Information page for Rivian. An icon has been added that will link you to a page containing Rivian Position Statements.
Step-By-Step: Accessing Rivian Repair Information
Posted on 19 September 2024Per your requests, we are adding step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to-videos on the OEM Information pages. Easily reference this article by clicking the link under the videos on the Rivian OEM Information page.
Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: Rivian
Posted on 21 August 2024When 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. Often identifying and locating where to purchase these specific tools can be difficult.
High-Voltage Vehicle Paint Booth Quick Reference
Posted on 9 April 2024When refinishing high-voltage (HV) vehicles, it is important to check for OEM paint booth temperature recommendations so that HV components do not get damaged in the heat.
Day One: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show
Posted on 1 November 2023Day one of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2023 SEMA Show.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Rivian
Posted on 20 September 2023Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Repairer Driven News: Rivian R1T And R1S Construction Materials
Posted on 11 May 2021Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article on the Rivian R1T electric truck and R1S electric SUV that are slated to be available summer 2021.
OEM Emergency Response Guides
Posted on 25 February 2021Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Restraints Wiring Repairs
Posted on 23 May 2016Over the past few months, we've been sharing OEM position statements on restraints wiring repairs. Now we're bringing them all together in one place for easy reference.
