Body - Sealing Hem Flanges And Body Seams

COLLISION REPAIR INFORMATION

FOR THE COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONAL

TITLE: SEALING HEM-FLANGES & BODY SEAMS

SECTION: EXTERIOR BULLETIN # 163 REVISED

MODELS: ALL TOYOTA, LEXUS and SCION

DATE: SEPTEMBER 2012

To insure that factory-applied corrosion prevention measures are replicated during body repairs, always use a like-kind and quality automotive grade sealer on hem-flanges and body seams.

During the manufacturing process, specialized seam sealing materials are used. Following a body repair, however, aftermarket seam sealer materials are readily available that match factory quality, application, and purpose. OE replacement body components are not supplied with seam sealer.
If replacement body components are not properly seam sealed, or if poor quality seam sealing materials are used; the Toyota new car corrosion warranty may become void. This includes not only the affected components, but may include any adjoining parts that may also fail or rust.

Refer to CPS-Toyota/Scion Policy 4.17 and CPS-Lexus Policy 4.15 for exclusions in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Note:
Replacement seam sealer must be applied to all original equipment locations in addition to specifications. Review repair manuals for guidance when performing these tasks.

Refer to model-specific Collision Damage Repair Manuals for Body Panel Sealing Area specifications, available from the Technical Information System (TIS) at (www.techinfo.toyota.com). Use the following door sealing illustration as an example.

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