WM 5000IN Work Sequence Fore Determining Extent Of Damage To Vehicles Involved In An Accident (All Models): Instructions

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• Due to the narrow tolerances, damage diagnosis and repairs must be carried out using an electronic measuring system (e.g. Measuring unit, professional WE 1397 ). 

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• A body is constructed so that it has deformation zones in the front and rear areas. These deformation zones enable absorption of impact energy through their special design. The bearing structure in these areas is adapted to provide optimum energy reduction in the event of a crash. 
• Due to the vehicle dimensions in the side area of the body, deformation zones cannot be provided for absorbing energy. The impact energy can only be absorbed to a lesser extent here through the deformation of doors and pillars. This is also the case for the roof area where only the roof skin can absorb impact energy to a very small extent. In these areas, occupant protection is guaranteed by a rigid design of the passenger cell. 
• The aim of this design is to absorb the impact energy in defined areas to keep the passenger cell as free of damage as possible in the event of a crash. If the passenger cell has been deformed as a result of a crash, the damage in this case can often only be repaired by replacing 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 restricted to the impact area. Due to inertia forces of masses, such as the chassis, drive line, occupants of the vehicle and load or the body itself, deformation can also occur in the opposite areas. 
• The following work sequence is designed to help you to correctly determine the scope of damage to vehicles damaged in an accident. 

Procedure for damage diagnosis 

1. Identify impact points on the exterior panelling or wheels.
2. Remove accessories that restrict the view of the impact area.
3. Check unit mounts, chassis parts and steering parts for deformation and cracks.
4. Determine the scope of damage to the body.

   See: IDENTIFIABLE DEFORMATIONS ON THE BODY STRUCTURE 

   See: NO IDENTIFIABLE DEFORMATIONS ON THE BODY STRUCTURE 

5. Repair vehicle, if necessary.

   Identifiable deformations on the body structure 

   1. Visual inspection of the structural parts for creasing and bending, starting from the point of impact toward the center of the vehicle
   2. Visual inspection of the structural parts at the joints for gaping panel joints (e.g. entry area at the side member under the rubber seal of the door)
   3. Check the body structure using an electronic measuring system or a straightening bench system.
   4. Decide whether the vehicle is technically repairable
   5. Decide whether the vehicle is economically repairable
   6. Repair vehicle, if necessary.

   No identifiable deformations on the body structure 

   1. Check seam joining line on the accessories. 5000IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
   2. Check accessories for paint abrasion (accessories that were impacted during the crash)
   3. Drive the vehicle onto a lifting platform and raise it. Measure screw points using an electronic measuring system (e.g. Measuring Unit, Professional WE 1397)  and compare with the required values.
   4. Determine the extent of any damage to chassis components Measure the chassis electronically if necessary. See WM 449503 SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT, COMPLETE (EXCEPT CARRERA 4 GTS, CARRERA 4 GTS CABRIO, GT3, GT2, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, GT3 RS 4.0) or WM 449503 SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT, COMPLETE (GT3, GT2, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, GT3 RS 4.0) .
   5. Decide whether the vehicle has to be repaired
   6. Repair vehicle, if necessary.