Course Descriptions

ABRP 80 - Panel Replacement

• Prerequisite: ABRP 65
• Prerequisite or Co-requisite: 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.

180 hrs. total. 6 hrs. lect.; 18 hrs. 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