Post-Repair ADAS Calibration Verification Log

It covers the post-repair verification step after collision or body repair work that can affect ADAS sensors, cameras, radar, or steering-angle related systems. The log captures repair order details, readiness checks, static and dynamic calibration verification, scan tool review, and final release sign-off. It is meant to document that the calibration was completed and checked, not to replace the calibration procedure itself.

Use it after repairs that may disturb ADAS alignment, mounting, electrical connections, suspension geometry, windshield replacement, bumper work, or wheel alignment. It is especially useful before returning a vehicle to a customer when the repair scope includes camera, radar, lidar, lane-keeping, adaptive cruise, or parking assist systems. If no ADAS-related work was performed, this log may not be necessary.

A qualified technician, calibration specialist, or shop inspector should complete it, depending on your workflow and OEM requirements. The person signing should be able to confirm the calibration environment, scan tool output, and any remaining deficiencies. Final release should be approved by someone authorized to sign off on the repair.

No. The template is a verification log, so it records that the manufacturer repair instructions were reviewed and followed. The actual calibration steps, target setup, road test conditions, and acceptance criteria still need to come from the OEM procedure or approved repair information. This log helps prove those steps were completed and reviewed.

Common misses include skipping the pre-scan, using the wrong calibration environment, leaving unresolved DTCs after calibration, or failing to attach the final scan tool report to the closed repair order. It also helps catch cases where a dynamic calibration was not driven under the required route or conditions, or where warning lights and driver alerts did not behave normally. Those issues should be documented before release.

Use it for every repair that requires ADAS calibration verification, not just on a periodic schedule. The cadence is tied to the repair event, since each vehicle and repair scope can change the required calibration method. Shops often standardize it as part of the closeout package for qualifying repair orders.

Yes. You can add OEM-specific calibration steps, sensor types, road test conditions, or required attachments for the brands you service most often. Many shops also add fields for target part numbers, alignment measurements, or technician IDs to match their internal quality process. Keep the verification fields tied to observable results rather than generic pass/fail language.

An ad-hoc note may confirm that a calibration happened, but it often leaves out the evidence needed to show it was done correctly. This template creates a consistent record of readiness, calibration method, scan tool review, and release approval. That makes it easier to audit repairs, resolve customer questions, and reduce missed documentation.