IMIMET01
Remove, Renew and Refit Mechanical Components
Following Accident Damage
Overview
This NOS is about the removal, renewal and refitting of mechanical
components within vehicle mechanical systems where the procedure is
straightforward and where items are not directly linked to vehicle safety
systems. Disconnection or removal of vehicle safety systems is not expected in
this NOS.
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Performance
criteria
You must be able to:
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
use the appropriate personal protective equipment when removing and
fitting mechanical components
protect the vehicle and its contents effectively when removing and fitting
mechanical components
support your removal and replacement activities by referring to:
P3.1
vehicle technical data
P3.2
removal and replacement procedures
P3.3
legal requirements
select and use the correct tools and equipment for the components you
are going to remove or fit
ensure that the tools and equipment you require are calibrated and in a
safe working condition to meet manufacturer’s and legal requirements
remove and fit mechanical components following:
P6.1
recognised research methods
P6.2
removal and fitting procedures
P6.3
manufacturers’ instructions
P6.4
your workplace procedures
P6.5
health, safety and legal requirements
work in a way which reduces the risk of damaging other components and
units on the vehicle
safely adapt the way you work and your work techniques to suit the
needs of the job when necessary
store all removed components safely in the correct location
check that the components you have fitted operate correctly following the
manufacturer’s specification
report any additional faults or defects you find during the course of your
work to the relevant person(s) promptly
report any delays in completing your work to the relevant person(s)
promptly in the format required
remove and fit mechanical components within the agreed timescale
complete work records accurately, in the format required and pass them
to the relevant person(s) promptly
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Knowledge and
understanding
Legislative and organisation requirements and procedures
You need to know and
understand:
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
the health, safety and legal requirements relating to the removal and
fitting of mechanical components
your workplace procedures for: the referral of problems reporting of
delays to the completion of work completion of work records
the work that needs to be done and the standard required
the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage
before, during and after removing and fitting activities
the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate
personal protective equipment when removing and fitting mechanical
components
Equipment
K6
how to select, check and use all the tools and equipment required to
remove and fit mechanical components
Removal, renewal and refitting of mechanical components
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
the types of common vehicle mechanical systems components
the construction and operation of common vehicle mechanical systems
how mechanical systems and their components work and their function
where to find and how to interpret and use sources of information
applicable to the removal and fitting of mechanical components
the procedures for removing and fitting mechanical components
the methods of storing removed parts and the importance of storing them
correctly
the different types of fastenings and the reasons for their use
the need for correct alignment of components and the methods used to
achieve this
the types of quality checks that can be used to ensure correct alignment
and operation of components to manufacturer’s specification and their
purpose
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Additional Information
Scope/range
Glossary
1.
Mechanical Components are:
1.1. road wheels
1.2. engine cooling system components
1.3. exhaust components
1.4. fuel components
1.5. electro-mechanical locking components
2.
Tools and equipment are:
2.1. torque wrench
2.2. wheel removal and balancing
2.3. fuel retrieval unit
2.4. electrical multimeter
2.5. hand tools
2.6. power tools for removal only
2.7. general workshop equipment
2.8. special tools
Agreed Timescales:
Examples include manufacturer’s recommended work times, job time set by
your company or a job time agreed with the specific customer.
Electro-mechanical Locking Components:
Examples are door lock, boot lock, tailgate and steering lock components.
Vehicles:
These can be light vehicles or commercial vehicles.
Vehicle Safety Systems:
This is a generic term which includes, for example, safety and restraint
systems (SRS), engine management systems, assisted braking systems
(ABS), fuel cut off systems and any equipment related to safety.
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Remove, Renew and Refit Mechanical Components Following Accident
Damage
Developed by
IMI Ltd
Version number
1
Date approved
March 2011
Indicative review
date
March 2013
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating
organisation
IMI Ltd
Original URN
MET01
Relevant
occupations
Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Assistant Technician (Automotive);
Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician (Automotive)
Suite
Accident Repair - Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) (March 2011)
Key words
Remove, Renew Refit Mechanical Components Following Accident Damage
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