Vehicle Dismantling Procedures Flashcards
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In the context of automotive recycling, what is 'parts harvesting' and when is it prioritized over whole-car crushing?
Answer: Harvesting is prioritized when part resale value exceeds the scrap metal value of the vehicle
Parts harvesting is economically justified when individual component resale value collectively exceeds the vehicle's scrap weight value.
What is the purpose of a 'vehicle depollution' step in the ARC-certified recycling process?
Answer: To systematically remove all hazardous fluids and materials before dismantling or shredding
Depollution is the systematic removal of all hazardous materials—fluids, batteries, airbags, mercury switches—before the vehicle enters the dismantling or shredding stream.
When removing a lithium-ion battery pack from an electric vehicle, what is the minimum recommended PPE beyond standard shop gear?
Answer: Class 0 (1,000V rated) insulating rubber gloves and face shield
EV battery packs can carry 400–800+ volts and require Class 0 minimum insulating rubber gloves rated for at least 1,000V to prevent electrocution.
Which document must accompany a used airbag module sold to another party to comply with NHTSA and AARC guidelines?
Answer: Vehicle identification number (VIN) record and airbag serviceability documentation
NHTSA and AARC guidelines require VIN traceability and serviceability documentation for used airbag modules to ensure proper fitment and safety accountability.
A recycler is removing an engine from a vehicle with an active fuel rail still pressurized. What is the correct first step?
Answer: Relieve fuel system pressure using the Schrader valve or by removing the fuel pump fuse and cranking
Fuel rail pressure (40–80 psi on most vehicles) must be relieved via the Schrader valve or pump fuse-crank method before disconnecting any fuel lines to prevent fuel spray fire hazards.
What is the significance of the ARC (Automotive Recyclers Association Certification) program for a dismantling facility?
Answer: It demonstrates compliance with environmental, safety, and business practice standards for professional auto recycling
ARC certification verifies that a recycling facility meets ARA's professional standards for environmental compliance, safe operations, and ethical business practices.
When stripping a vehicle for parts in a multi-story storage rack system, what is the most critical safety practice?
Answer: Ensure vehicles are properly secured with approved restraints before any work begins under or around stacked vehicles
Stacked vehicles must be secured with proper restraints rated for the weight load to prevent catastrophic collapse, which is a leading cause of serious injury in recycling yards.