Vehicle Repair Preparation

Damage Report

Assessment of repair costs reflecting potential biases in estimates.

Estimator

Individual preparing the damage report, assessing repair costs.

Industry References

Guides aiding in repair assessment with recommended times and operations.

OEM Part

Original Equipment Manufacturer part for replacement in repairs.

Aftermarket Part

Non-OEM part used as a replacement in repairs.

Salvage Part

Recycled part used as a replacement in repairs.

Supplements

Manual additions to estimates made after the initial assessment.

Factory Service Manuals

Guides for repair procedures, available online for technicians.

Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs)

Lights indicating issues that persist after vehicle start, requiring scan tool diagnosis.

Data Link Connector (DLC)

Port under the dashboard for connecting a scan tool to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Work Order

Document based on the damage report, detailing repair steps and parts.

Operational Keys

Action verbs on work orders like repair, replace, straighten, indicating repair steps.

Repair Plan

Outlines repair sequence, starting point, manufacturer guidelines

Safety Systems

Systems ensuring safety of vehicle occupants during repair

Airbag Deactivation

Process to render airbags safe for handling during repair

Refrigerant Recovery

Procedure for handling air conditioning refrigerant safely

Fluids Recovery

Draining, recycling, and disposing of vehicle fluids

Hybrid Vehicle Precautions

Safety measures for servicing high voltage systems in hybrids

Vehicle Washing

Importance of washing vehicles to reveal true damage extent

High Voltage System Disablement

Steps to disable high voltage systems in hybrid vehicles

Cleaning Solutions

Using appropriate solutions to clean vehicles without damage

Part Removal

Removing vehicle parts to assess and repair damage

Marking Connections

Labeling hoses, lines, wires for easier reassembly

Specialized Fasteners

Unique fasteners like one-time use and Torque-To-Yield bolts

Vinyl Applique Removal

Process of removing tape stripes, overlays with a rubber wheel