Bodysides are constructed in the bodyside building, adjacent to the assembly building. As each bodyside moves down the line, components are welded into place. Bodysides are randomly pulled off the line for inspection.
Undercarriages arrive separately.
Elements of the front structure are spot-welded. The undercarriage and bodysides are welded and clipped together to form a unit. Before the unit leaves this area, manual welding is done to remedy any welds missed during the automatic process. At the framing buck, the car still has no roof or finished fenders. Doors and fenders are installed at the closure lane, along with the trunk and hood.