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The objective of the body structure is to dissipate as much energy
as possible in the front-end structure.
If the front-end structure has sustained significant damage, the
transition area between the A-pillar and roof frame or side mem‐
bers must also be examined thoroughly when assessing the
damage.
Due to the structure, the entire outer surface of the body should
also be inspected, as elastic deformations in the high-strength
structure may lead to structural deformations in the outer surface.
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