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When assessing damage at the rear of the vehicle, you should
pay particular attention to any warped metal in the area of the
luggage compartment floor. Damage may occur here due to the
cushioning effect of the materials used, even if the dimensions of
the longitudinal members display no irregularities.
5.4 Measuring procedures / damage diag‐
nosis
♦ Information on approved measuring devices can be found in
the workshop equipment catalogue.
♦ Information on body dimensions and gap widths can be found
in the Workshop Manual for the relevant vehicle.
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