NON STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND
BODY REPAIRS ASE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Outer bodies - ANSWER Form the exterior panels
What outer bodies are usually bolted on? - ANSWER Fenders doors, hoods and deck lids
What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? - ANSWER Quarter panels and door skins
Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? - ANSWER So that the consumer is
satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
What is an advantage of bolted on panels? - ANSWER They offer technician room to make adjustments
What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? - ANSWER There is less room for adjustments
What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? - ANSWER There is less room for error
What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? - ANSWER Less than 1 millimeter
What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape to the undamaged panels? -
ANSWER To protect adjacent undamaged panels
How is this tape applied? - ANSWER It is applied in a way that it will partially cover the gap between the
two panels
What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? - ANSWER Determining the substrate of the
outer body
, What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? - ANSWER A magnet
Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels - ANSWER 1)They are expensive to purchase and replace.
2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
What are doors skins made of? - ANSWER Sheet metal or plastic that is slightly larger than the door
frame
What should be done if the door skin has been severely damaged? - ANSWER It should be replaced
Should a damaged door intrusion beam be straightened? - ANSWER No- under no circumstances
What should be done if the ultra-high strenuous steel door intrusion beam is damaged ? - ANSWER The
door beam must be replaced following the manufacturers guidelines
What does UHSS stand for? - ANSWER ultra-high strenuous steel
What should you do if you can't with certainty identify the steel type of a part? - ANSWER Treat it as high
strength steel
What forms a hem flange? - ANSWER The edges of a metal door skin which wrap around the door frame
How is the skin secured in metal door skin? - ANSWER It is secured by welds, adhesive or a combination
of both
What creates the bond between a plastic door skin and a door frame? - ANSWER An adhesive
BODY REPAIRS ASE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Outer bodies - ANSWER Form the exterior panels
What outer bodies are usually bolted on? - ANSWER Fenders doors, hoods and deck lids
What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? - ANSWER Quarter panels and door skins
Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? - ANSWER So that the consumer is
satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
What is an advantage of bolted on panels? - ANSWER They offer technician room to make adjustments
What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? - ANSWER There is less room for adjustments
What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? - ANSWER There is less room for error
What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? - ANSWER Less than 1 millimeter
What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape to the undamaged panels? -
ANSWER To protect adjacent undamaged panels
How is this tape applied? - ANSWER It is applied in a way that it will partially cover the gap between the
two panels
What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? - ANSWER Determining the substrate of the
outer body
, What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? - ANSWER A magnet
Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels - ANSWER 1)They are expensive to purchase and replace.
2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
What are doors skins made of? - ANSWER Sheet metal or plastic that is slightly larger than the door
frame
What should be done if the door skin has been severely damaged? - ANSWER It should be replaced
Should a damaged door intrusion beam be straightened? - ANSWER No- under no circumstances
What should be done if the ultra-high strenuous steel door intrusion beam is damaged ? - ANSWER The
door beam must be replaced following the manufacturers guidelines
What does UHSS stand for? - ANSWER ultra-high strenuous steel
What should you do if you can't with certainty identify the steel type of a part? - ANSWER Treat it as high
strength steel
What forms a hem flange? - ANSWER The edges of a metal door skin which wrap around the door frame
How is the skin secured in metal door skin? - ANSWER It is secured by welds, adhesive or a combination
of both
What creates the bond between a plastic door skin and a door frame? - ANSWER An adhesive
