Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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Features Of The Text |
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Supplements |
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SECTION 1 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
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Chapter 1 Collision Repair: Introduction And Careers |
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2 | (23) |
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1.1 What Is Collision Repair? |
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1.2 Collision Center Repairs |
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6 | (11) |
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1.3 Collision Repair Careers |
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17 | (2) |
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1.4 Collision Repair Goals |
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19 | (1) |
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1.5 Worker Characteristics |
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1.6 Industry Certifications |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (31) |
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25 | (3) |
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28 | (9) |
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2.3 General Shop Safety Procedures |
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37 | (4) |
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2.4 Tool and Equipment Safety |
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41 | (3) |
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44 | (3) |
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2.6 Hazardous Material Safety |
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47 | (4) |
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2.7 Good Shop Housekeeping |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (2) |
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54 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Vehicle Construction Technology |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (2) |
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59 | (2) |
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61 | (3) |
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3.5 Auto Body Repair History |
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64 | (3) |
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67 | (5) |
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3.7 Unibody Design Factors |
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72 | (8) |
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3.8 Body-Over-Frame Considerations |
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80 | (2) |
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82 | (5) |
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87 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Service Information, Specifications, And Measurements |
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89 | (33) |
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90 | (7) |
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4.2 Vehicle Identification |
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97 | (1) |
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4.3 Using Service Information |
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98 | (6) |
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4.4 Collision Repair Measurements |
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104 | (16) |
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120 | (2) |
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122 | (33) |
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5.1 General Purpose Tools |
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122 | (16) |
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138 | (11) |
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149 | (3) |
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152 | (1) |
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153 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Power Tools And Equipment |
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155 | (35) |
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155 | (21) |
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6.2 Electric-Powered Tools |
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176 | (4) |
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6.3 Hydraulically Powered Shop Equipment |
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180 | (1) |
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6.4 Power Jacks and Straightening Equipment |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (1) |
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184 | (3) |
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187 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Compressed Air System Technology |
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190 | (18) |
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191 | (5) |
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7.2 Air and Fluid Control Equipment |
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196 | (4) |
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7.3 Compressor Accessories |
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200 | (3) |
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7.4 Air System Maintenance |
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203 | (2) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Collision Repair Materials And Fasteners |
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208 | (32) |
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8.1 Refinishing Materials |
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208 | (21) |
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229 | (9) |
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238 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Outer Body Panel Service |
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240 | (23) |
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9.1 How Are Fastened Parts Serviced? |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (6) |
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247 | (4) |
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251 | (2) |
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253 | (1) |
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9.6 Deck Lid and Hatch Service |
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253 | (2) |
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255 | (1) |
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256 | (1) |
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9.9 Aftermarket Body Panels |
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256 | (1) |
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9.10 Installing Body Trim and Moldings |
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256 | (5) |
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261 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Door, Roof, And Moveable Glass Service |
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263 | (20) |
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10.1 Servicing Doors and Liftgates |
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263 | (7) |
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270 | (1) |
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10.3 Door Panel (Skin) Replacement |
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270 | (1) |
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10.4 Panel Adhesive Technology |
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271 | (1) |
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10.5 Door and Door Glass Adjustments |
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272 | (4) |
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276 | (2) |
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10.7 Rearview Mirror Service |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (2) |
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281 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Repairing Sheet Metal |
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283 | (32) |
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11.1 Automotive Sheet Metal |
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285 | (2) |
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11.2 Classifying Body Damage |
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287 | (1) |
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11.3 Analyzing Sheet Metal Damage |
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287 | (2) |
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11.4 Metal Straightening Techniques |
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289 | (13) |
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11.5 Metal Shrinking, Stress Relieving |
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302 | (3) |
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11.6 Working Aluminum Panels |
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305 | (3) |
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11.7 Paintless Dent Removal |
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308 | (4) |
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312 | (3) |
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Chapter 12 Using Body Fillers |
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315 | (33) |
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315 | (4) |
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12.2 Applying Body Filler |
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319 | (7) |
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12.3 Grating and Sanding Body Filler |
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326 | (10) |
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12.4 Repairing Paint Surface Imperfections |
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336 | (2) |
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12.5 Repairing Rust Damage |
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338 | (7) |
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345 | (3) |
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Chapter 13 Plastic Repair |
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348 | (29) |
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348 | (2) |
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350 | (5) |
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13.3 Chemical-Adhesive Bonding Techniques |
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355 | (3) |
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358 | (1) |
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13.5 Hot-Air Plastic Welding |
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358 | (4) |
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13.6 Airless Plastic Welding |
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362 | (1) |
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13.7 Ultrasonic Plastic Welding |
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362 | (1) |
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13.8 Plastic Welding Procedures |
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362 | (2) |
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364 | (1) |
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13.10 Ultrasonic Stud Welding |
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365 | (1) |
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13.11 Reinforced Plastic Repair |
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365 | (10) |
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375 | (2) |
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Chapter 14 Passenger Compartment Service |
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377 | (22) |
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14.1 Passenger Compartment Assemblies |
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377 | (1) |
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378 | (2) |
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380 | (1) |
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380 | (2) |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (2) |
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385 | (1) |
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14.8 Instrument Cluster Service |
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385 | (3) |
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388 | (1) |
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14.10 Locating Air and Water Leaks |
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389 | (5) |
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394 | (2) |
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396 | (3) |
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Chapter 15 Welding Technology |
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399 | (58) |
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399 | (6) |
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405 | (3) |
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15.3 MIG Welding Equipment |
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408 | (3) |
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15.4 MIG Operation Methods |
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411 | (7) |
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15.5 Basic Welding Techniques |
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418 | (8) |
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15.6 MIG Welding Galvanized Metals and Aluminum |
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426 | (2) |
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15.7 Testing the MIG Weld |
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428 | (1) |
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15.9 Flux-Cored Arc Welding |
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428 | (2) |
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430 | (1) |
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15.11 Resistance Spot Welding |
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431 | (9) |
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15.12 Other Spot Welding Functions |
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440 | (1) |
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15.13 Oxyacetylene Welding |
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440 | (5) |
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445 | (4) |
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15.15 Soldering (Soft Brazing) |
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449 | (1) |
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449 | (4) |
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453 | (4) |
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SECTION 3 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
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Chapter 16 Structural Glass Service |
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457 | (15) |
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16.1 Vehicle Glass Technology |
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457 | (1) |
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458 | (12) |
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470 | (2) |
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Chapter 17 Body/Frame Damage Measurement |
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472 | (51) |
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17.1 Impact and Its Effects on a Vehicle |
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474 | (8) |
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17.2 Visually Determining the Extent of Impact Damage |
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482 | (1) |
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17.3 Measurement of Body Dimensions |
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483 | (1) |
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17.4 Gauge Measuring Systems |
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484 | (1) |
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484 | (7) |
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491 | (2) |
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493 | (3) |
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17.8 Diagnosing Damage Using Gauge Measuring Systems |
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496 | (3) |
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17.9 Strut Centerline Gauge |
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499 | (1) |
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17.10 Universal Measuring Systems |
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500 | (5) |
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17.11 Computerized Measuring Systems |
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505 | (16) |
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521 | (2) |
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Chapter 18 Unibody/Frame Repair And Realignment |
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523 | (37) |
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523 | (7) |
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18.2 Unibody/Frame Straightening Equipment |
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530 | (9) |
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18.3 Straightening and Realigning Techniques |
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539 | (1) |
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18.4 Measuring When Pulling |
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540 | (6) |
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546 | (1) |
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546 | (2) |
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18.7 Executing a Pulling Sequence |
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548 | (6) |
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554 | (2) |
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556 | (4) |
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Chapter 19 Welded Panel Replacement |
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560 | (43) |
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560 | (4) |
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19.2 Removing Structural Panels |
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564 | (4) |
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19.3 Preparing Panels for Welding |
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568 | (9) |
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19.4 Structural Sectioning |
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577 | (14) |
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19.5 Sectioning Side Members (Frame Rails) |
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591 | (4) |
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19.6 Rear Impact Damage Repair |
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595 | (2) |
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597 | (1) |
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19.8 Replacing Panels with Adhesives |
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598 | (2) |
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600 | (3) |
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Chapter 20 Restoring Corrosion Protection |
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603 | (23) |
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603 | (3) |
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20.2 Causes for Loss of Factory Protection |
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606 | (2) |
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20.3 Anticorrosion Materials |
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608 | (2) |
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20.4 Basic Surface Preparation |
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610 | (4) |
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20.5 Corrosion Treatment Areas |
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614 | (1) |
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20.6 Corrosion-Protection Primers |
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614 | (3) |
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617 | (1) |
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20.8 Exposed Interior Surfaces |
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618 | (1) |
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20.9 Exposed Exterior Surfaces |
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619 | (1) |
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20.10 Exterior Accessories |
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620 | (1) |
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620 | (2) |
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622 | (4) |
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SECTION 4 Mechanical and Electrical |
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Chapter 21 Chassis Service And Wheel Alignment |
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626 | (63) |
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21.1 Powertrain Construction |
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626 | (12) |
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21.2 Suspension and Steering Systems |
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638 | (10) |
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648 | (9) |
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657 | (7) |
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664 | (5) |
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669 | (1) |
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21.7 Air-Conditioning Systems |
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669 | (11) |
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680 | (2) |
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21.9 Emission Control Systems |
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682 | (1) |
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21.10 Hose and Tubing Inspection |
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683 | (1) |
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21.11 Fuel System Service |
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683 | (4) |
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687 | (2) |
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Chapter 22 Electrical System Operation And Service |
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689 | (44) |
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22.1 Electrical Terminology |
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689 | (6) |
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22.2 Checking Electrical Problems |
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695 | (3) |
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698 | (1) |
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22.4 Electrical Diagnostic Equipment |
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699 | (4) |
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703 | (1) |
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22.6 Circuit Protective Devices |
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703 | (5) |
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22.7 Lighting and Other Electrical Circuits |
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708 | (9) |
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22.8 Electronic System Service |
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717 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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718 | (6) |
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22.11 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems |
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724 | (6) |
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730 | (3) |
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Chapter 23 Restraint System Operation And Service |
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733 | (27) |
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733 | (3) |
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736 | (3) |
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23.3 Air Bag System Operation |
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739 | (9) |
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23.4 Servicing Air Bag Systems |
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748 | (5) |
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23.5 Active Head Restraints |
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753 | (2) |
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23.6 Adaptive Steering Columns |
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755 | (2) |
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757 | (1) |
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758 | (2) |
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Chapter 24 Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Service |
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760 | (19) |
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24.1 What Is a Hybrid Vehicle? |
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761 | (3) |
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24.2 History of Electric-Powered Vehicles |
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764 | (1) |
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765 | (2) |
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24.4 Repair Strategies for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles |
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767 | (4) |
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24.5 Safe Practices and General Repairs for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles |
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771 | (1) |
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24.6 Paint Booth Concerns |
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772 | (1) |
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24.7 General Recommendations for HV Battery Removal and Replacement |
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773 | (1) |
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774 | (2) |
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776 | (3) |
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SECTION 5 Damage Analysis and Estimating |
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Chapter 25 Damage Analysis And Estimating Service |
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779 | (34) |
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779 | (3) |
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782 | (4) |
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786 | (1) |
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787 | (2) |
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789 | (1) |
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789 | (3) |
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792 | (4) |
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796 | (5) |
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801 | (3) |
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25.10 Damage Analysis and Repair Blueprinting |
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804 | (5) |
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809 | (4) |
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SECTION 6 Painting and Refinishing |
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Chapter 26 Refinishing Equipment |
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813 | (51) |
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813 | (8) |
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26.2 Equipment and Material Preparation |
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821 | (3) |
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824 | (7) |
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831 | (4) |
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26.5 Spray Gun Maintenance |
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835 | (3) |
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26.6 Spray Gun Troubleshooting |
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838 | (1) |
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838 | (9) |
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847 | (2) |
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26.9 Spray Booth Maintenance |
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849 | (5) |
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854 | (2) |
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26.11 Air-Supplied Respirators |
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856 | (1) |
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26.12 Other Paint Shop Equipment and Tools |
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857 | (4) |
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861 | (3) |
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Chapter 27 Surface Preparation And Masking |
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864 | (41) |
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27.1 Evaluate Surface Condition |
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864 | (2) |
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866 | (4) |
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27.3 Preparing Bare Metal |
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870 | (2) |
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872 | (5) |
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877 | (7) |
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884 | (16) |
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900 | (1) |
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901 | (2) |
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903 | (2) |
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Chapter 28 Refinishing Procedures |
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905 | (43) |
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28.1 Purpose of Refinishing |
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906 | (1) |
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907 | (4) |
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911 | (1) |
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28.4 Preparing Refinish Materials |
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912 | (7) |
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28.5 Prepainting Preparations |
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919 | (4) |
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923 | (1) |
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28.7 Refinishing Plastic Parts |
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924 | (2) |
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926 | (1) |
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927 | (5) |
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28.10 Methods of Refinishing |
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932 | (1) |
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28.11 Basecoat/Clearcoat Repairs |
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932 | (7) |
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28.12 Applying Single-Stage Paints |
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939 | (1) |
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939 | (1) |
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28.14 Overall Refinishing |
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940 | (2) |
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28.15 Removal of Masking Materials |
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942 | (3) |
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945 | (3) |
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Chapter 29 Color Matching And Custom Painting |
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948 | (29) |
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949 | (2) |
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29.2 Using a Paint Color Directory |
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951 | (2) |
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29.3 Matching Basic Paint Colors |
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953 | (5) |
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29.4 Matching Basecoat/Clearcoat Finishes |
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958 | (1) |
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29.5 Matching Three-Stage Paints |
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958 | (5) |
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963 | (7) |
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970 | (5) |
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975 | (2) |
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Chapter 30 Paint Problems And Final Detailing |
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977 | (28) |
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30.1 Repairing Paint Problems |
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977 | (13) |
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990 | (1) |
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990 | (4) |
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994 | (7) |
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1001 | (1) |
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30.6 Caring for a New Finish |
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1002 | (1) |
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1003 | (2) |
Appendix A Abbreviations Used By Body Technicians And Estimators |
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1005 | (2) |
Appendix B Decimal And Metric Equivalents |
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1007 | (1) |
Appendix C Viscosity Conversion Chart |
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1008 | (1) |
Glossary/Glosario |
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1009 | (40) |
Index |
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