ABRP 80 - Panel Replacement
- Prerequisite: ABRP 65 and ABRP 79
- ABRP majors only
This course will expose students to factory attachment methods of structural/nonstructural components and the proper procedures for replacing these components. The method of sectioning structural/non-structural components will also be explored.
Contact: 180 hours total. 6 hours lecture; 18 hours lab per week over 7.5 weeks
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of ABRP 80, the student will be able to:
- Explain the repair procedures for full or partial panel replacement
- Use the information provided to properly select various types of joints used in sectioning
- Understand the techniques used to repair or replace a complete rail assembly
- Understand the techniques used to repair or replace a rail section
- Understand the techniques used to repair or replace a rocker panel
- Understand the techniques used to section or completely replace an A-pillar
- Understand the techniques used to section or completely replace a B-pillar
- Understand the techniques used to repair and replace a floor pan and truck floor
- Understand the techniques used to complete a full body section repair