Course Descriptions

ABRP 74 - Quarter Panel Replacement Techniques

• Prerequisite: ABRP 65 ABRP majors only.

Primary areas of instruction in this course will include fundamental procedures in the removal of stationary glass and the removal and replacement of a vehicle quarter panel.

60 hrs. total. 6 hrs. lect.; 18 hrs. lab. per week over 2.5 weeks

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ABRP 74, the student will be able to:

• Identify the different types of automotive glass
• Identify both common and specialty tools used for automotive glass replacement
• Identify fundamental adhesives and sealants used in the auto glass industry
• Analyze quarter panel damage and determine whether sectioning or full panel replacement is required
• Apply the principles and techniques of removing a damaged quarter panel
• Apply principles of proper surface preparation before welding panel replacement
• Apply principles and techniques of quarter panel alignment and installation