ACRP 2015 Syllabus

Subject Code

ACRP

Course Number

2015

Course Title

Major Collision Replacements

Prerequisites

ACRP 1000

Corequisites

ACRP 2010

Terms Offered

Offered Summer

Credit Hours

(3-4-5)

Course Description

This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques. Students must pay a $15 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Spot Weld Removal
      Order            Description
         1                  Explain various methods to remove spot welds and how each is used to include spot
                             cutter (drill type), spot cutter (hole saw type).
         2                Explain how to locate spot welds and demonstrate on spot welded panel.

3 Remove spot welds using above methods on panel according to recommended
procedures.

Damaged Panel Removal and Replacement
      Order            Description
         1                Make necessary cuts to remove damage.
         2               Remove any spot welds and follow manufacturers' recommendations when working with
                            HSLA panels.
         3                Fasten replacement panels and check fit.
         4                Restore corrosion protection.
         5                Finish repaired panel.

Partial or Complete Quarter Panel Removal and Replacement
      Order            Description
         1                Analyze damage and determine whether replacement will be partial or complete.
         2                 Explain proper method for removal and replacement of panel to include
                            removal of spot welds, seams, flanges, etc.
         3                Remove damaged panel.

         4                Fit panel using clamps, screws or rivets.
         5                Align and replace replacement panel using correct welding procedures and finishing.
         6                Restore corrosion protection.

Rocker Panel Removal and Replacement
      Order            Description
         1                Explain process for removing damaged center pillar.
         2                Determine whether panel is two-piece or three-piece design.
         3               Examine rocker panel for intermittent or continuous reinforcements and decide whether
                            complete panel or section will be replaced.
         4                Remove, align and replace rocker panels.
         5                Restore corrosion protection and finish.

Center Pillar Post Removal and Replacement

Order Description

1 Explain process for removing damaged center pillar.

2 Remove center pillars by drilling out spot welds and cutting seams if necessary.

3 Align and fit replacement panel using screws, clamps, pop rivets, etc.

4 Replace center pillar using proper welding methods and finish.

5 Restore corrosion protection and finish.