WM, 5X00IN05 Information On Aluminum Repairs: Repairs: Reshaping

NOTIFICATION 

Risk of damage to the body shell structure as a result of reshaping during accident repairs. 

• Reshaping can cause irreparable damage to the joints in the body shell structure. 
• Reshaping can change the crash properties of the body shell structure. 
  • Do not reshape body shell structures using mechanical or hydraulic pulling or pressing equipment.
  • Replace structural components in the damaged area without reshaping them.