Chassis - Bodywork - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

System inactive
If the system has been
deactivated via the diagnostic
tester.
After turning the ignition key
to position II, the warning light
remains on for about 50 seconds
and then goes off.

Chassis - Bodywork

In order to reduce the weight of the vehicle,
the entire bodywork is made of aluminium
parts.
Despite the considerable weight reduction,
higher stability and resistance can be
achieved than with steel sheets.
The aluminium sub-assemblies are less
prone to bending and offer excellent
resistance to corrosion.
The overall bodywork structure is based on
a space-frame chassis.
The body assembly is completed with
external sheets (e.g. mudguards, side panels
and roof) which, depending on the model,
are joined to the space-frame chassis using
different joining techniques.
The moving parts secured with screws, such
as the luggage compartment lid, the engine
compartment lid and the doors, complete
the body.
Repair Instructions
In the event of damage to the aluminium
parts, the repair always entails replacement
of the part. Depending on the extent of the
damage, whole assemblies can be replaced
or just individual parts. It is not permitted
to carry out any straightening work on the
aluminium bodies, as can be done with
normal steel bodies, given that aluminium
cannot easily be restored to its original
shape.
6 - Technical Information
In the space-frame section, joints are
normally made by welding only.
The body parts may be replaced by means
of gluing, riveting, bolting and welding. The
aluminium bodies cannot be straightened
cold, as is the case with steel sheet bodies,
but only at temperatures of approximately
200°C (392 °F).
All body repair work must be carried out
exclusively by expert mechanics certified
by the Ferrari Technical Service
Department.
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