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What does Toyota say about using adhesive bonding for panel replacement?

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Per Toyota Bulletin #176 - Approved Collision Repair Methods:

Approved Repair Methods is “Adhesive & Weld Bonding at Specified Locations” and a "Method Not Approved" is "Substituting Adhesive for Welds".

Check out the I-CAR Collision Repair News article: How to Find Toyota/Lexus CRIBs

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