2016 CADILLAC CT6 - GM Repair Insights
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1. Shops and Fleets using CollisionLink Shop can view training and help documentation in the OEConnection Support Center using the link at the top right of CollisionLink Shop mypricelink com OEC E GENUINE PARTS Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights 5 by Torn Zind Some GM Truck Replacement Headlamp Assemblies Now Paint Friendly Primed Separated Part Kits Mean Faster Better Painting GM is expanding a paint friendly replacement parts program to include body color painted headlamp assemblies for Chevrolet full size pickup trucks Now rather than supplying an assembled headlamp GM is offering headlamp replacement kits for all Chevrolet 2015 and 2016 light and heavy duty trucks The kits consist of loose trim parts of the headlamp that can be easily reassembled after painting The loose kit strategy promotes a better faster paint job with no masking and paint wrap to ensure topcoat durability Headlamps for full sized trucks the need for masking and ensure first time best fit for trim installation GM s commitment to paint friendly service parts kits will translate to not only faster but better repair jobs according to Jason Macco Service Engineering Team Leader Vehicle Exteriors for GM Customer Care and Aftersales The service engineering team thought a lot about the needs of the collision repair tech and came up witha Strategy that removes much of the time and hassle from working with complex parts and asse2. ny ep Insights PENDENT BODY SHOPS 2016 CADILLAC C16 Ladillac Aluminum Body Repair wk to nue Pee as gmrepairinsights com at GENUINE PARTS GM REPAIR INSIGHTS MAGAZINE Editorial Advisory Board Molly Bond Amy Buzan Jessica Earl Stacie Kraysovic Steven Walczak Jeffrey Walls Special Thanks to These Contributors Robert Gollehur Amy Hartley Robert Hiser Jason Macco Writers Timothy Sramcik Tom Zind Editor Chris Oehlert Publication Manager Tomas Andersson Art Director Doug Osburn Graphic Design Brenda Eggert 2 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights 3 Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network Independent shops can become certified members of Cadillac Aluminum Body Repair Network 4 MyPriceLink Launch GM s real time parts pricing initiative is now live 6 Paint Friendly Kits Primed separated parts kits mean faster better painting 7 Super Strong Adhesives Learn how impact resistant adhesives are changing modern vehicle repair 9 2016 Cadillac CTO Advanced technology creates anew formula for the prestige sedan 10 2016 Cadillac CTS Service Guidelines Cadillac CTS rear wheelhouse inner panel replacement 11 Genuine GM Rewards Cold weather produces hot Genuine GM Rewards for Maine shop owners GM Repairlnsights Headquarters 2604 N E Industrial Dr 230 N Kansas City MO 64117 Email dealersupport proactgroup com Compliments of your GM deal
3. CARS show Jason Macco and his team produced a video in which they explained the value of working with kits for headlamps door handles 77 2 2 and mirrors Follow this link to view the video https vimeo GM loose kit Headlamp and door handle kits are also available com babcoxtv gm nace2015 a Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights E GENUINE PARTS by Timothy Sramcik Super Strong Adhesives Redetine How GM Vehicles are Designed and Repaired What s New Impact resistant adhesives are an entirely new category of super strong epoxies that provide GM vehicles with significant upgrades in safety and driveability How They Work These adhesives are a central part of the engineering of most 2015 and newer GM vehicles As their name implies they re designed to resist collision impacts They provide added structural durability for increased protection of both passengers and the vehicle itself A stiffer vehicle chassis also cuts noise and provides a noticeably improved ride These adhesives do not become brittle nor do they lose strength over time Where They Work Impact resistant adhesives allow engineers to create stronger more complete bonds between parts They replace many traditional adhesives and sealers and work with mechanical bonds and welds in areas where adhesives previously werent applied These include front and rear upper and lower rail attachments inner and outer rocker panel joints and all occupant
4. compartment framing Collision Repair Considerations When an impact resistant adhesive is removed or damaged it always must be replaced with the same adhesive type If another adhesive is substituted the vehicle will not be returned to pre accident condition Safety could be compromised and a drop off in driveability will be apparent Ashland Pliogrip Application Instructions Impact resistant adhesives are relatively easy to apply The following steps provide the basis for most repairs Step 1 Using 60 grit paper sand away only the e coat to reveal the bare surface Step 2 Spread a thin coat of adhesive on the bonding flanges and anywhere else the e coat was removed and will not be refinished Step 3 Apply another layer of adhesive on top of the first Note that the adhesive contains glass beads for bond line control Step 4 Clamp components together and be sure to use structural rivets such as 11519023 where specified or Flow Form Rivets where specified to mechanically fasten all mating surfaces to the vehicle Step 5 Skive joints to remove excess adhesive as required and use a recommended solvent such as a wax and grease remover to wipe the area clean Doing so allows sealing and refinishing before the adhesive attains full cure A 3M 0133 inact Ruri Adee ur ee rps Crucial acheive pe ee ragi F a er a
5. inner wheelhouse to the vehicle 1 Weld accordingly at the original weld locations 5 Clean all of the welded surfaces Apply the sealers and anti corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary Refer to Anti Corrosion Treatment and Repair Paint the repaired area Refer to Basecoat Clearcoat Paint Systems 8 Install all of the related panels and components Enable the SIR system and then connect the negative battery cable Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling 6 E GENUINE PARTS SIGHTS Cold Weather Produces Hot Genuine GM Rewards for Maine Shop Owners An old saying declares that a happy spouse is Just last year the season s first storm dumped 18 inches of snow in the area When Mitch pulled into work the key toa happy life Genuine GM Rewards the following morning seven plows already were lined and parts are helping this ring true for some up needing service None could afford to be left waiting around for repairs by Timothy Sramcik Maine shop owners Lori Holmes co owner with husband Mitch of Aroostook Quick Deliveries Get Customers Back Auto Tech in Houlton Maine recently treated herself to a on the Road new iPad after redeeming her Rewards points Mitch didn t For Mitch that was no problem Our parts dealer is mind being left out of the transaction He s basking in the 120 miles away but can get us anything we need either other benefits of doing business with GM Parts that day
6. new year is shaping up great for Cadillac customers and the special shops that service these legendary vehicles CADILLAC CTE MIXED MATERIAL STRUCTURE SS oS 9 pM i ee T 3 p 0 r j a i 1 pe E 1 A d a eo Se t m ag wil lir F in ear alae 3 N a ige a 5 _ 5 5 3 AUTEM Sae Ls i ny 4 E GENUINE PARTS powered by OEC On December 1 General Motors officially rolled out MyPriceLink across the U S MyPriceLink automatically loads real time prices for Genuine GM Parts through the industry s most popular estimating systems Almost a year ago GM was applauded for its new list price strategy by all stakeholders However the stakeholders asked GM to pause listen and re evaluate its implementation approach as it was seen as too disruptive The result GM has made good on its promise to deliver a seamless uninterrupted workflow experience and MyPriceLink is now integrated with all of the major estimating systems Audatex Estimating CCC ONE Estimating 2 Comp Est Mitchell Estimating 4 Web Est If you have questions regarding your specific estimating system please contact them directly i You may access MyPriceLink pricing by re Shop in CollisionLinkShop com Registrat 4 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairinsights MyPrice ink Frequently Asked Questions Shop Fleet FA
7. one ined war a ee br miaa 5 kii 5 7a m 2 a F w he nt 3M Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive 5770P Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights Repair Notes Impact resistant adhesives will bond to bare coated and e coated metals They bond best however to freshly abraded aluminum Resistance spot welding should be conducted only through uncured adhesive Rivet bonding can be used where resistance spot welding cannot be accessed Ambient temperature cure times tend to be longer than other adhesives but can be shortened with infrared lamps Temperatures however must be kept below 350 F Product Insight During product development and testing GM engineers drove two new Cadillac ATS models One featured the new adhesives the other did not The testing crew reported that the difference in ride quality was comparable to the variation between a luxury automobile and an entry level compact The study indicated that it will be essential for technicians repairing collision damaged vehicles to use suitable adhesives says Bob Hiser Advanced Serviceability of Design Engineer at General Motors General Motors has created General Specification GMW16252 which is a structural adhesive performance guideline for the bonding of metallic substrate for aftermarket use It is the intention and purpose of this guideline to provide a test protocol for evaluation of adhesive systems
8. Q Q When does this start MyPriceLink launched nationally on December 1 2015 Now List and Trade prices for GM collision parts in all systems using GM s price tape read 0 unless the system is integrated with OEConnection Is MyPriceLink available in Canada No Right now MyPriceLink is only available to collision shops and fleets in the United States Do I need to install anything to get prices Most estimating systems are integrated with MyPriceLink which means your current processes will not change If your system is not integrated CollisionLink Shop can be used to view MyPriceLink prices either by importing estimates requires a small download or using the MyPriceLink Price Look up Tool no download required Which Collision Estimating Systems integrate with OEConnection to get MyPriceLink prices v Audatex Estimating Vv CCC ONE Estimating V Comp Esf Estimating v Mitchell Estimating VY Web Est Is it possible for the same part number to have different MyPriceLink prices on different estimates Yes MyPriceLink enables real time pricing up front in the estimate based on market conditions at the time the estimate is written Can body shops get a MyPriceLink price other than through their estimating system Yes A MyPriceLink Price Look up Tool is accessible in CollisionLinkShop com Where can go for training and support Training documentation for your collision estimating system is available through your CES provider
9. ate weight agility and that make them more aware of their surroundings chassis systems including active technologies that make the most of control in all conditions and powertrains led by an all new Cadillac Twin Turbo engine efficiency of the smaller Cadillac CTS which is lighter than a BMW 5 Series The C76 is lighter than the BMW 5 Series 6 Series and Mercedes Benz E Class We reinvented the approach to structural underpinnings in the quest to develop a unique The CT6 is nothing less than an entirely new approach to premium luxury and an approach only Cadillac can offer that rewards with stirring power on Johan de Nysschen formula for the prestige luxury performance demand Passengers are ensconced president of Cadillac sedan said de Nysschen Melding that new in the brand s ultimate expression of approach with the dynamics conveyed in our comfort luxury and connectivity other award winning rear driven sedans The CT6 features one of the industry s most advanced including V Series results in something that has been lost automotive body structures an aluminum intensive in the segment the exhilaration of a true driver s car OT fi TA L 7 1 7 z For more photos and to read the rest of the 2016 Cadillac CT6 story go to gmrepairinsights com Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairinsights 9 2016 Cadillac CTS Repair Procedure Even though the Cadillac CTS is a new vehicl
10. atures a cutting edge 64 percent aluminum body Structure utilizing 13 aluminum castings and stamped bodywork To ensure this sophisticated engineering receives only top notch service GM has begun setting up the Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network Departing from similar OEM repair programs Cadillac s does not require a dealer sponsor just the proven ability to perform dedicated quality work Access to CT6 structural parts will be restricted to participating shops How do independent shops get involved Interested repairers can enroll by contacting Axalta at 1 844 545 6107 or by e mail at cadillacnetwork axaltacs com From there they must meet the program s participation criteria This includes obtaining either I CAR Gold or VeriFacts VQ facility status and meeting tech training requirements through I CAR and GM courses Web based direction is available for estimators Qualified shops also will provide an isolated curtained aluminum repair area along with specific tools and equipment An aluminum MIG welder and dent repair kit structural riveting tools and frame bench are all required Repairers too must satisfy requirements for validated repair processing from planning to cosmetic and body work through the final review and pass yearly audits Those meeting approval receive special signage and Cadillac marketing materials Better still they re prepared to handle the prestigious flagship sedan when it steams into their ports The
11. e service and repair information resources are a click away at www gmtechinfo com Electronic Service Information Technicians and shop owners can log on to the site to gain access to subscription services for service procedures and repair manuals A complete Service Manual is accessible 24 7 through a subscription to the site Free collision repair procedures will soon be available for the vehicles by going to www genuinegmparts com Rear Wheelhouse Inner Panel Replacement Removal Procedure Warning Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning Warning Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Warning Warning Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Disable the SIR system and then disconnect the negative battery cable Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling 2 Remove all related panels and components Repair as much of the damaged area as possible Refer to Dimensions Body Remove the sealers and anti corrosion materials from the repair area 35 necessary Refer to Anti Corrosion Treatment and Repair Note Record the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly Remove all the necessary factory welds 1 Remove the rear inner wheelhouse 1 10 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights Installation Procedure Prepare all mating surfaces for welding as necessary 1 Apply Weld Thru Coating to all mating surfaces Refer to Anti Corrosion Treatment and Repair Position the rear
12. er We invite your input and suggestions Please address letters to the editor to the above address Letters submitted imply the right to edit and publish Every effortis made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the offers contained in this magazine However printing and typographical errors may occur These are not intentional and are not the responsibility of GM any dealer or the companies or individuals who create produce and distribute this magazine Offers and pricing may change at any time without prior notification The descriptions and specifications in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing General Motors reserves the right to change specifications without notice and without obligation Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of General Motors or General Motors Parts General Motors Detroit MI 48202 2016 General Motors All rights reserved GM Repairinsights Online Download this issue and past issues of GM Repairlnsights magazine at www gmrepairinsights com m E GENUINE PARTS by Timothy Sramcik Cadillac Debuts Aluminum Repair Program Some very fortunate GM customers will be giving a new home to the Cadillac CT6 sedan after it hits showrooms in early 2016 Some nearly as fortunate shops will have the opportunity to work on the all new model as part of a nationwide aluminum repair program The latest Cadillac to fly the luxury line s flag the 16 fe
13. mblies he says Our goal with these new kits was to ensure an OEM quality finish and an undetectable repair for the customer Other collision replacement parts GM offers in similar kit form include select side view mirrors door handles front grilles front fascia and spoiler assemblies Less Masking Quicker Better Results Working with separated components techs no longer need to spend time masking off sections of a fully assembled part or worry about the tedious job of getting a clean paint edge Instead they just take the factory primed paintable bezel components to the paint booth and apply the desired topcoat color When the paint work is complete trim components are simply assembled to the lamp and the lamp assembly is then ready for installation In the original fully assembled form these headlamps are a challenge to paint By design the trim bezel chrome or painted areas tightly met up with the polycarbonate headlamp lens Loose kit headlamp assemblies eliminate Kits Simplify Parts Ordering Each Genuine GM loose kit carries a distinct part number simplifying the ordering process With this new parts Strategy technicians and customers can be confident that they re getting all the parts needed in a manner to quickly and professionally complete long lasting repairs GM showcased its paint friendly parts program at the Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA show in Las Vegas Nov 3 6 For this year s NACE
14. or by the next morning he says We always They provide a 3 year 100 000 mile warranty that get excellent service covers both parts and labor says Mitch That gives Mea ee tremendous amount of comfort A big part of that comfort is the confidence that comes with using parts that keep hardworking customers on the job Sitting in the midst of timber country and the Snow Belt Aroostook Auto Tech does big business replacing pickup truck engines and transmissions used for hauling and plowing To read the rest of the Genuine GM Rewards story go to gmrepairinsights com 1 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights 11 oM CENUINE PARTS CLIP AND PLACE BY YOUR TELEPHONE OR COMPUTER Give us a call for Genuine GM Parts and associated collision repair parts All at one convenient location I p a E 39 Ba mAg A p
15. that could be utilized in service repair of vehicles The adhesives listed below may be used in service to bond replacement body panels door deck lid hood or roof skins as an option to or in conjunction with welding rivets or other mechanical attachment means These adhesive systems may also be used in service to bond other automotive parts such as structural components reinforcements and body rails Be sure to follow the adhesive manufacturer s prep application and curing instructions for each use e Fusor 2098 3M IRSA 07333 Ashland Pliogrip 5770 8 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Repairlnsights E GENUINE PARTS Cadillac Extends the Top of its Range with CT6 The CT6 is nothing less than an entirely new approach to architecture that incorporates 11 different materials to premium luxury and an approach only Cadillac can offer achieve strength performance and efficiency thresholds Said Johan de Nysschen president of Cadillac It is a bold practically unmatched among the world s elite luxury endeavor with unmatched dynamism that reignites a passion performance sedans for driving in large luxury vehicles In short it is prestige It is one of the world s lightest and most agile full luxury reimagined size luxury performance sedans with dimensions and Cadillac CT6 takes drivers to a higher threshold of spaciousness on par with BMW s short wheelbase 7 Series involvement with technologies but the approxim
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