I-CAR Non-Structural case studies
I-CAR Non-Structural · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The I-CAR Non-Structural assessment is a knowledge credential for technicians who repair outer body panels, bolted-on components, plastics, glass, and trim without cutting or replacing structural members. It suits collision repair technicians, preppers, and estimators who need to demonstrate competence in non-structural service. The I-CAR Non-Structural case studies are 5 cases and about 2,514 words.
1Aluminum Door Gap Taper After Used Door Shell Installation
A 2021 Ford F-150 with an aluminum front door comes in after a parking-lot hit. The shop installs a used OEM aluminum door shell and transfers the glass, regulator, latch, and trim.
554 words, about 3 min2Quarter Panel Attachment Method After STRSW Equipment Failure
A 2021 Honda CR-V has right rear quarter panel damage: a deep crease and a 60 mm tear at the wheel arch. The OEM procedure calls for replacement at published sectioning locations and attachment with squeeze-type resistance spot welding plus OEM-approved structural adhesive, weld-through primer, and seam sealer.
492 words, about 2 min3TPO Rear Bumper Cover Tear Near Blind Spot Radar
A 2022 Subaru Outback has a 70 mm tear in the right rear bumper cover. The tear is about 30 mm from the area where the blind spot monitoring radar sits behind the cover, and the parking sensor retainer is cracked.
463 words, about 2 min4Front Radar Calibration After Bumper Cover Replacement
A 2020 Toyota Camry is in for a front bumper cover replacement after a low-speed impact. The vehicle has adaptive cruise control and pre-collision warning, with a millimeter-wave radar mounted behind the front emblem.
488 words, about 2 min5Filler Thickness and Corrosion Protection on a Galvanized Sliding Door
A 2018 Chrysler Pacifica right sliding door has a 300 mm dent across the character line. The paint is cracked and the e-coat is exposed at the crown, but no bare steel is visible.
517 words, about 3 min