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

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NOTIFICATION

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

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