CAR Vehicle Dismantling Procedures 2

Question 1

Before dismantling a vehicle with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), what is the first safety step?

Accepted Answer

Disconnect the battery and wait the manufacturer-specified time for capacitors to discharge

Answer

Begin cutting immediately to save time

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Remove the airbag modules first while the battery is still connected

Answer

Inflate the airbags manually to confirm they are functional

Question 2

Which fluid must be removed from a vehicle BEFORE it is crushed or shredded under US EPA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Air conditioning refrigerant

Answer

Windshield washer fluid

Answer

Mercury from switches

Answer

Engine coolant

Question 3

When removing a catalytic converter for resale, which tool minimizes damage to surrounding exhaust components?

Accepted Answer

Pipe cutter or reciprocating saw leaving adequate pipe length on each side

Answer

Torch cutting as close to the converter as possible

Answer

Reciprocating saw with a metal blade

Answer

Impact wrench on the O2 sensor bung

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for draining engine oil during vehicle dismantling?

Accepted Answer

Remove the drain plug and collect oil in an approved container for recycling

Answer

Puncture the oil pan and let oil drain onto the ground

Answer

Siphon the oil into any available container and store indefinitely

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Leave oil in the engine until the block is sold

Question 5

A technician is removing a transmission for resale. Which step should be performed LAST?

Accepted Answer

Lower the transmission from the vehicle

Answer

Drain the transmission fluid

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Disconnect the driveshaft or CV axles

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Disconnect electrical connectors and shift linkage

Question 6

When extracting a used engine, what is the purpose of attaching a load leveler to the engine hoist chain?

Accepted Answer

To allow the engine angle to be adjusted for removal through tight clearances

Answer

To increase the maximum lift capacity of the hoist

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To eliminate the need for a transmission jack

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To prevent the hoist from tipping backward

Question 7

Which method is recommended for safely removing a pressurized fuel tank from a dismantled vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Depressurize the fuel system via the Schrader valve, then disconnect lines and remove the tank

Answer

Pierce the tank to release pressure before removal

Answer

Remove the tank while smoking to identify fuel vapor leaks

Answer

Leave fuel in the tank and transport it pressurized