Trim and Hardware

What type of fastener is shown in the picture?

• Phillips

• Pan Head

• Allen

• Torx

What grade of bolt is shown in the picture?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Technician A says that when removing a seized hexagon nut,

heat should be applied to the bolt.

Technician B says that hardware that has been

heated for removal must be replaced with new hardware.

Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

SAE thread pitch is:

• The number of threads per inch.

• The distance between two adjacent threads.

• Measured in millimeters

• The number of threads plus two.

A flat washer:

• holds the bolt and nut in place.

• limits corrosion to the bolt.

• reduces stress.

• is a sacrificial part.

Generally, torque wrenches should be calibrated at least once:

• Every five years

• Quarterly

• Annually

• Once a month

Technician A says that cotter pins are

used with cap nuts.

Technician B says that cotter pins are

designed for one-time use.

Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Aluminum blind rivets are removed using:

• an air chisel.

• a drill.

• a rivet gun.

• a side cutter.

Technician A says that some torque wrenches

measure the amount of torquing force in

foot pounds (ft-lb).

Technician B says that a click-type torque

wrench should be adjusted to the highest

setting before storing.

Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Which of these is true about seats?

• Seat tracks may be straightened

• Torn seat back covers may be resewn on seats with airbags

• A driver seat may have an occupant classification system

• May have to move the seat forward to access bolts