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One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Search available. Here you'll find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Toyota Corolla.
The full 2017 Toyota Corolla OEM Partial Part Replacement Search page is on the RTS website. This gives you a good understanding of general areas for sectioning or partial replacement. I-CAR does not have permission to show exact locations for sectioning or the procedure itself. However, Toyota has a repair information website with collision repair information.
The Corolla has a sectioning procedure for the front lower rails. The inner front lower rail is sectioned using an open butt joint, while the outer front lower rail is a partial part, so the whole front lower rail tip can be replaced. A second option on the front lower rail is a partial part replacement in front of the cowl. The rear rail has a partial part replacement procedure that requires the rear body panel to be removed.
The outer, inner, and reinforcements for the uniside have multiple sectioning procedures available. Most of the sectioning joints are open butt joints, but can vary by procedure. The trunk floor has multiple partial replacement procedures.
Check out www.techinfo.toyota.com to view the 2017 Toyota Corolla body repair manual.
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