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Remove and fit non-permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels

URN: IMIVBR02
Business Sectors (Suites): Vehicle Body Repair
Developed by: IMI
Approved on: 30 Mar 2023

Overview

This standard is about removing and fitting non-permanently fixed panels such as wings, doors, bonnets, boot lids and tailgates on vehicles. 


These panels contain safety/ADAS related components.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when removing and fitting non-permanently fixed body panels *
P2 protect the vehicle, its contents and systems effectively when removing and fitting non-permanently fixed body *panels *
P3 select, check and use the correct *tools and equipment for the components you are going to remove or fit
P4 remove and fit non-permanently fixed body panels following:

P4.1 manufacturers' methods/instructions
P4.2 recognised researched repair methods
P4.3 your workplace procedures
P4.4 health, safety and legal requirements 
P5 avoid damaging other components, standards and panels on the vehicle 
P6 store all removed components safely in the correct location and in accordance with relevant legislation 
P7 correctly realign the components you have fitted in a way which regains their original manufactured tolerance 
P8 check that the components you have fitted operate correctly following the manufacturer's specification 
P9 promptly report any faults and any further damage you notice during the course of your work to the relevant person(s)  
P10 promptly report any delays in completing your work to the relevant person(s)  
P11 complete all activities within the agreed timescale
P12 complete work records accurately, in the format required and promptly pass them to the relevant person(s)

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1 the health, safety and legal requirements relating to the removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed body panels *
K2 your workplace procedures for the referral of problems, reporting of delays to the completion of work and completion of work records 
K3 the work that needs to be done and the standard required 
K4 the relationship between time, cost and profitability 
K5 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after removing and fitting activities  
K6 the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal protective equipment when removing and fitting non-permanently fixed body *panels *
K7 how to find, interpret and use sources of information applicable to the removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed body *panels *
K8 how to select, check and use all the *tools and equipment required to remove and fit non-permanently fixed body panels *
K9 the different types of mechanical fixings for non-permanently fixed body *panels and when and why they should be used 
K10 the correct procedures and processes for removing and fitting non-permanently fixed body panels *
K11 the need for correct alignment of *panels and the methods used to achieve this 
K12 the types of quality control checks that can be used to ensure correct alignment and contour of panels and operation of components to manufacturer's specification 
K13 the methods of storing removed components and the importance of storing them correctly and in accordance with legal requirements
K14 the potential implications of fitting a recycled or refurbished part 

Scope/range

All of the items listed below form part of this National Occupational Standard.


1. Panels are: 

1.1. wings 
1.2. doors 
1.3. bonnets 
1.4. boot lids 
1.5. tailgates 
1.6. bumpers 
1.7. other non-structural exterior panels

2. Tools and equipment are: 

2.1. generic hand tools 
2.2. manufacturer's specified and specialist tools 
2.3. workshop equipment 

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

30 Mar 2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

IMI

Original URN

IMIARBBP02

Relevant Occupations

Accident Repair Technicians, Body Repair and Alignment Technician (Automotive), Body Repair Technician (Automotive)

SOC Code

5232

Keywords

Remove; fit; non-permanently fixed; motor; vehicle; body; panels;