ABT 215 Structural Repair

14 credits

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to properly service and repair doors and stationary and non-stationary glass and to remove, replace, and adjust welded on body panels. Students also learn the use of measuring and frame straightening equipment to properly straighten unibody and body over frame vehicles. This course includes identifying and restoring various types of corrosion protection.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Dismantle and reassemble doors
Install and adjust doors
Remove and replace stationary and non-stationary glass
Interpret body dimension information and locate key reference points on a vehicle, using online body dimension manual and electronic measuring program
Explain the importance of datum line plane, body zero line plane, and centerline plane
Use measuring gauges
Explain the major differences between body-over-frame and unibody vehicle design
Identify types of vehicle damage including diamond, side-sway, sag, mash, and twist
Identify and operate various types of straightening equipment
Plan and execute a pulling sequence
Set up straightening equipment
Rack and anchor a vehicle
Select proper welded panel replacement tools and equipment
Plan and apply panel removal and replacement sequence
Separate spot welds using the proper methods
Determine spot weld replacement positions
Position new panels by visual and dimensional measurement methods
Cut and fit overlapping panels
Prepare joints and flanges for welding
Weld panels using MIG and spot welding equipment
Explain the various causes of corrosion
Identify and apply the various types of corrosion protection materials
Identify areas where corrosion protection is needed
Prepare surfaces
Repair corrosion protected areas
Evacuate and recharge A/C systems
Drain and remove radiators
R & I batteries
Use other common types of shop equipment and hand tools
Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety procedures

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

demonstrate skill in refinishing, structural repair, non-structural repair, estimating, and shop management

Total Hours: 240 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 200