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When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching Mitsubishi, for example, instead of looking for a rear body panel, look for the rear end crossmember (see Table 1). Having the correct repair information is essential to a proper repair process. Without vehicle maker repair information, you are potentially re-engineering the vehicle without the research into how the vehicle would react in another collision.
Mitsubishi repair information is available for purchase at: www.mitsubishitechinfo.com
| Mitsubishi Part Terms | Industry Part Terms |
| Front Side Member | Front Lower Rail |
| Front Pillar | A-Pillar |
| Center Pillar | B-Pillar |
| Side Sill | Outer Rocker Panel |
| Quarter Outer | Quarter Panel |
| Rear End Crossmember | Rear Body Panel |
| Rear Floor | Trunk Floor |
| Rear Floor (may include rear rail) |
Rear Rail |
| This table shows the terms that Mitsubishi uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right. | |
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