Toyota/Lexus: CRIB# 196 - GMAW/MIG Welding Specifications

I-CAR · April 7, 2020 · Toyota, Lexus

Summary

Toyota/Lexus Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB) #196 updates and standardizes GMAW/MIG welding specifications across all vehicle models and model years. It officially approves the use of AWS A5.18 ER70S-6 welding wire, in addition to ER70S-3, for mild steel, high-strength steel (HSS), and ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS).

What to do on the job

Use AWS A5.18 ER70S-6 or ER70S-3 welding wire when performing GMAW/MIG welding on mild, high-strength, or ultra-high-strength steel for any Toyota or Lexus vehicle.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the selection of ER70S-6 welding wire during structural repairs on any Toyota or Lexus vehicle, regardless of the model year. It serves as an official override/update to older collision repair manuals that may only list ER70S-3.

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