Sequoia 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
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Frame: Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Full Frame Components & Precautions
COLLISION REPAIR INFORMATION
CRIB136
TITLE: FULL FRAME COMPONENTS
SECTION: STRUCTURAL BULLETIN # 136
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA/LEXUS PERIMETER FRAME VEHICLES
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2003
Background
During a collision, components attached to the perimeter frame may be damaged and can be replaced individually when service parts are available.
Serviceable parts include:
^ bodymounts
^ cross members
^ mounting flanges suspension mounts
Note: Sectioning of structural members on perimeter framed vehicles is not an approved repair procedure. Sectioning is defined as the partial
replacement of welded on structural members or panels at a location other than the factory seam or joint.
Specified Models
Listed below are the current Toyota and Lexus models that feature a body over perimeter frame design:
Toyota
^ 4Runner
^ LandCruiser
^ Sequoia
^ Tacoma
^ Tundra
Lexus
^ GX470
^ LX470
Frame Repair Precautions
Since all Toyota and Lexus frames are made of High Strength Steel (HSS); Toyota does not approve of the use of open flame heating or any heating
device to stress relieve HSS during the repair process. Heating HSS may alter the strength, durability, and quality of the steel.