Work sequence for determining scope of damaged vehicles involved in an accident

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A body is constructed so that it has deformable zones in the front and rear area. These deformable zones enable absorption of impact energy due to their special construction. The bearing structure in these areas is adapted by a specific cross section reduction to provide optimum energy reduction in the event of an impact.
Due to the vehicle dimensions in the side area of the body, deformable zones can not be provided for absorbing energy. The impact energy can only be absorbed to a small extent here through the deformation of doors and columns. This is also the case for the roof area where only the roof seal can absorb impact energy to a very small extent. In these areas, passenger protection is guaranteed by a rigid construction of the passenger compartment.
The aim of this design is to absorb the impact energy in defined areas to keep the passenger compartment as free of damage as possible in the event of an accident. If the passenger compartment has been deformed in the event of an accident, extremely large reshaping forces can be expected. Repair work is often only possible in this case by replacing the body parts.
In general, an impact occurs diagonally or offset to the vehicle axle so that mixed forms are usually the result of a front and side impact or a rear and side impact. The deformation is not always in the impact area. Due to bearing forces of loads such as running gear, drive line, occupants of the vehicle and toad or the body itself, deformation can also occur in the opposite areas.
The following work sequence should provide assistance to correctly determine the scope of damage of vehicles damaged in an accident.

WORK SEQUENCE FOR DETERMINING SCOPE OF DAMAGED VEHICLES INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT

Work sequence for determining scope of damaged vehicles involved in an accident
Identify impact points on the outer shell or the wheels down
Remove accessories which limit view of the impact area down
Check unit holders, running gear parts and steering parts for deformation and cracks down
Determine scope of damage on the body <-->
-identifiable deformations on the body structure-	-No identifiable deformations on the body structure-
Visual inspection of the structural parts for creasing and bending from the impact starting from the central point of vehicle down	Check seam joining line on the accessories. Refer to Gap dimensions, body .
Visual inspection of the structural parts on the connection points for gaping plate connections (e.g. entry area on the side member under the rubber seal of the door) down	Check accessories for paint abrasion (accessories which have been in contact during the impact) down
Drive vehicle onto a lifting platform and raise. Measure the measuring points or reference points specified in the repair check dimensions table diagonally, horizontally and vertically using a compass or an electronic measuring system and compare with the specified values. Refer to Check dimensions for body repair .	Drive vehicle onto a lifting platform and raise. Measure the measuring points or reference points specified in the repair check dimensions table diagonally, horizontally and vertically using a compass or an electronic measuring system and compare with the specified values. Refer to Gap dimensions, body .
Decide whether vehicle is technically repairable down	Determine scope of any existing damage to vehicle parts. If necessary, check alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .
Decide whether vehicle is economically repairable down	Decide whether vehicle has to be repaired down
If necessary, repair vehicle. Refer to Work sequence for accident repair .