Repair Documentation, OEM Procedures, and Quality Control
What this domain tests
This domain tests documentation, OEM procedure use, and quality control. The exam checks repair plans, photos, material logs, torque and weld records, scans, calibrations, and final inspection.
Core rules
- Obtain and follow the OEM procedure for the specific year, make, model, and trim; generic guidance is not a substitute.
- Document the repair plan, measurements, photos before and after, materials, welds, rivets, adhesives, torques, and corrosion protection.
- Record pre- and post-scan results, calibrations, and safe drive-away time where applicable.
- Quality control checks gaps, flushness, operation, leaks, corrosion protection, and system warnings before delivery.
- Keep records traceable; update the plan when damage or procedure changes.
Worked example
A quarter panel is sectioned at an OEM location. The technician prints the procedure, photographs the cut and welds, records the weld schedule and sealer, and post-scans. Reasoning: the repair is only verifiable if the procedure and execution are documented; missing records can fail an audit or a customer dispute.
Traps
Using a generic repair method; omitting calibration records; no photos of hidden repairs; skipping final QC; not recording materials; assuming the repair is complete when panels fit.