Toyota amends its repair strategy on steel in I-CAR training course

Thursday, 29 July 2010 14:51

Thornhill, ON--Thursday, July 29--On July 19, I-CAR made the official release of its new training course for Toyota, Lexus and Scion models (TOY01). The course describes electrical components and technologies that are specific to Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles and includes structural, welding, and refinishing instructions for the vehicles.

I-CAR confirms that Toyota has recently amended its approach to repairing high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high strength steel (UHSS) occupant cabin reinforcements.

According to Toyota’s Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB), the recommendation is based on a “reduction in reinforcement strength and crash energy management revealed during research and testing conducted by [the] Toyota Motor Corporation."

The strength and performance of the repaired and improperly sectioned reinforcements did not meet the Toyota standards which are equivalent to new OEM parts. As a result, "damaged occupant cabin reinforcements must be replaced."

Section 175 of CRIB states:

Do not straighten HSS or UHSS occupant cabin reinforcements, hot or cold.
Do not section pillar reinforcements 980 Megapascals (MPa) and 590 MPa.
Only section 440 MPa parts where specified in the Toyota service information.

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 August 2010 13:31

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