Body/Frame - Body Sectioning Information
2010 Lexus Truck RX 350 AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Page 496
TITLE: BODY SECTIONING
SECTION: STRUCTURAL BULLETIN # 122
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA, LEXUS, and SCION
DATE: REVISED - FEBRUARY 2013
Body Sectioning With Salvage Parts
Body sectioning is generally performed by joining portions of vehicles that have sustained severe damage, where a presumed salvageable portion of
one vehicle is joined to another. This practice can compromise overall vehicle quality, crashworthiness, and occupant safety.
Body sectioning with the use of any weld-on salvage components is not an approved repair procedure for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion Vehicles.
Body sectioning is not approved for the following reasons:
^ Quality of salvage components cannot be certified or verified.
^ Installation welding can reduce strength and safety from the original design.
^ Body and drive-train components can exhibit poor fit and alignment.
^ Squeaks, rattles, wind noise, and water leaks can occur.
^ Extensive corrosion potential can occur.
Refer to Collision Repair Information Bulletin # 180 Use of Non-OEM Parts on Toyota Vehicles' for other important information regarding the use
of salvage and aftermarket parts.
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