When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts, but Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM keep it pretty basic.
When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching RAM trucks, for example, instead of looking for an upper rail, look for the fender rail and shotgun. An upper rail may also be referred to as a fender support, a rear rail may be called a rear floor pan side rail, and a rocker panel is occasionally called a sill (see Table 1). Other than that, the terms that you see in I-CAR courses are what you are going to see in a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM body repair manual.
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM repair information is available for purchase at: stellantisiop.com
| Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM Part Terms | Industry Part Terms |
| Fender Support, Fender Rail, Shotgun | Front Upper Rail |
| Front Lower Rail | Front Lower Rail |
| A-Pillar | A-Pillar |
| B-Pillar | B-Pillar |
| Sill | Outer Rocker Panel |
| Quarter Panel | Quarter Panel |
| Back Panel | Rear Body Panel |
| Rear Panel | Trunk Floor |
| Rear Floor Pan Side Rail, Rear Rail | Rear Rail |
| This table shows the terms that Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right. | |
Additional I-CAR Collision Repair News you may find helpful:
- Collision Information Website Access: FCA/Stellantis
- Step-By-Step: Accessing FCA/Stellantis Repair Information
- What's A Name For An OEM Part

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