Description / Abstract:
This SAE Recommended Practice defines the various types of
information required by the collision repair industry to properly
restore light-duty, highway vehicles to their pre-accident
condition. Procedures and specifications are defined for
damage-related repairs to body, mechanical, electrical, steering,
suspension, and safety systems. The distribution method and
publication timeliness are also considered.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to assist vehicle and equipment
manufacturers, and information providers in providing timely
information, in user-friendly formats, to facilitate economical,
high-quality repair of collision-damaged, light-duty, highway
vehicles by dealer-owned and independently owned collision repair
shops.