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COLLISION REPAIR INFORMATION
CRIB122
TITLE: BODY SECTIONING
SECTION: EXTERIOR BULLETIN #122
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA/LEXUS
DATE: FEB2003
Toyota actively promotes quality repairs by providing Collision Repair Centers with updates and changes in collision repair procedures, standards and technology.
Full body sectioning, also known as "clipping is NOT an approved repair procedure on any Toyota or Lexus vehicle.
Full body sectioning is generally done on a vehicle that has sustained severe rear end damage, where the front portion of one vehicle is joined to the rear portion of another vehicle.
Full body sectioning is not approved for the following reasons:^ Decrease in strength and safety from the original Toyota/Lexus design^ Poor fit and alignment of the body^ NVH (squeaks, rattles, etc.)^ Wind noises and water leaks^ Diminished protection from rust/corrosion
Always refer to the Toyota/Lexus model-specific repair manual for approved cut/join locations, measurements, welding requirements, and other important information.
CRIB122
TITLE: BODY SECTIONING
SECTION: EXTERIOR BULLETIN #122
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA/LEXUS
DATE: FEB2003
Toyota actively promotes quality repairs by providing Collision Repair Centers with updates and changes in collision repair procedures, standards and technology.
Full body sectioning, also known as "clipping is NOT an approved repair procedure on any Toyota or Lexus vehicle.
Full body sectioning is generally done on a vehicle that has sustained severe rear end damage, where the front portion of one vehicle is joined to the rear portion of another vehicle.
Full body sectioning is not approved for the following reasons:^ Decrease in strength and safety from the original Toyota/Lexus design^ Poor fit and alignment of the body^ NVH (squeaks, rattles, etc.)^ Wind noises and water leaks^ Diminished protection from rust/corrosion
Always refer to the Toyota/Lexus model-specific repair manual for approved cut/join locations, measurements, welding requirements, and other important information.