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Toyota Collision Pros: Summer 2018
I-CAR · September 13, 2018 · Toyota, Lexus
Summary
This article from Toyota Collision Pros Summer 2018 highlights the prevalence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) across the Toyota and Lexus lineups, specifically focusing on millimeter wave radar. It outlines specific scenarios, such as bumper removal, radar removal, or wheel alignments, that trigger the mandatory requirement for radar calibration.
What to do on the job
Perform a millimeter wave radar calibration whenever the front bumper is removed, the radar sensor itself is removed/replaced, or a wheel alignment is performed.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and sublet costs for millimeter wave radar calibration on estimates and supplements. It provides clear OEM backing that common procedures like bumper cover removal or wheel alignments necessitate ADAS calibration.
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