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Reading Toyota/Lexus Repair Procedures: It May Take More Than One Procedure
I-CAR · September 10, 2020 · Toyota, Lexus
Summary
This article explains that Toyota and Lexus repair procedures are often interconnected, requiring technicians to research and document multiple nested procedures to complete a single part replacement. For example, replacing a front lower rail on a 2020 Corolla requires following four additional removal procedures specified within the repair instructions.
What to do on the job
Always research and document all nested and linked procedures specified within the primary Toyota/Lexus repair instructions, rather than relying on a single procedure document.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor time and necessity of performing multiple nested repair procedures (such as apron and cowl removal when replacing a front lower rail) on an estimate or supplement. It proves that OEM guidelines require executing multiple distinct procedures to complete a single structural repair.
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