Body/Frame - Sectioning Information
TITLE: BODY & FRAME SECTIONINGSECTION: EXTERIOR
BULLETIN # 155
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA, LEXUS, and SCION MODELS
DATE: AUGUST 2007
Approved panel replacement procedures, including non-structural and structural sectioning specifications for unibody vehicles are model-, and component-specific. Frame component sectioning is not an approved procedure. Cut and join locations, welding specifications, illustrations, and instructions can be found in model-specific Repair Manuals for Collision Damage. Specifications provided are for new undamaged original equipment service parts. Visit www.techinfo.toyota.com to access repair manuals and technical information.
Body Sectioning with salvage parts is not an approved repair method. This position is stated clearly in CRIB # 122 Full Body Sectioning, released February 2003.
Frame Sectioning is considered partial replacement of a frame rail or component, and is not an approved repair procedure on full frame Toyota and Lexus vehicles. This position is stated clearly in CRIB # 136 Full Frame Components, released September 2003. CRIB # 136 provides information to enhance a collision repair professional's ability to make better decisions about frame repairs, and should not be interpreted to include every frame component replacement scenario. For more detailed information on this topic plan to attend Toyota/Lexus Collision Repair & Refinish, Non-Structural and Structural Body Repair Training. Visit www.crrtraining.com for training registration information.