To avoid confusion and ensure all processes are in some order, it is ideal to have a system in place. This is specifically to avoid losing parts removed, to place the correct parts in the appropriate position and to report parts that may have been broken requiring ordering and replacement without unnecessary delays.

To avoid confusion, when removing parts place carefully vertically below in the same position. For instance, when taking out the interior roof light, place it directly below as well as screws if required. Work systematically – for instance left and right rear, central and front left and right.

It is extremely important to work cooperatively and gain trust with workers. One key issue, due to ramifications to the contractors is the tendency to hide parts of broken. Gaining trust of contractors to report parts being broken during the repair phase is crucial. Otherwise, it can become extremely uncomfortable and also detrimental to the company’s reliability if customers find the broken parts later.

• If parts break, fix it or attend to it immediately eg glue broken plastic parts or order them and be open to the customer about perhaps the brittle nature or difficulty to get access.

• If not fixed or repairable, record or report the part for ordering and replacement

Typical Remove and Replace Process by Sections within a vehicle model plan

The following are a summary of the orderly procedures to remove parts within specific sections within the vehicle left and right rear, central, and left and right front. Removal of these components allow an organised process that will assist in expediting the process and ensuring that all necessary parts are removed accordingly. Difficulty factors are listed to

Central typical parts (removed in order)

1. Remove sun visor difficulty factor 1

• note that the screw used on the sun visor could indicate the types of screws used generally in the car
• if mirrors broken, repair them / order them immediately

2. Remove grab handles in door Difficulty 2
3. Then front / central pillar moulds and rear should be removed Difficulty 3
4. Then remove interior lights Difficulty 1

• central / near mirror – same in the rear

5. Remove roof lining – (see procedure in terms of remove roof lining)
6. Followed by bonnet pad

• remove clips (note and report broken clips needing replacement)
• if pad ripped, paint to match to maintain originality and condition

• remove water jet washers

• disconnect the piping connectors

7. Finally unbolt bonnet and place on stand

Replacement of parts

8. To replace hood – basically reverse process in 6.

• bolt hood

• touch up scratched bolts and bonnet

• spray pad if necessary such as damaged or torn holes