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REFERENCE MATERIALS
The following manuals should be readily available in the body shop:
Toyota Fundamental Body Repair Procedures Manual
Complete set of Toyota Repair Manuals for Collision Damage
TOOLS
Proper tools are mandatory for H.S.S. repair. Tools include:
MIG/MAG welder
Spot welder
H.S.S. spot weld cutter that will cut 8mm and 10mm holes
Air saw
Plasma cutter
Air power chisel with panel cutter
Hole punch
Head protector
Dust mask
Face protector
Vise grip pliers
Weld through primer (see page 5 of this bulletin)
Ear plugs
Car cover for glass and interior
WELDS
Four types of welding are required in the repair of Toyota vehicles:
Spot
PlugContinuous
Braze
Technicians doing repair work must be proficient in doing all four types of welding since all
four are used in various locations throughout the vehicle. The Toyota Repair Manuals for
Collision Damage show the location and type of welds that must be used. The correct
number and type of welds must be used to ensure structural integrity.
PROCEDURE
The complete in±depth procedure for welding H.S.S. and ordinary steel can be found in the
Toyota Fundamental Body Repair Procedures manual for the applicable vehicle. The basic
procedure requires:
1. Removal of auxiliary parts
2. Removal of damaged parts
3. Prepare new parts4. Position new parts
5. Welding
6. Finishing of welded areas.
B03052
37 N´m
B03053
200 N´m
125 N´m
B03054
58 N´m
175 N´m
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1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND
BODY
Tighten these parts:
Front seat - to -body mounting bolts
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
Front suspension member-to-body mounting nuts
Torque:
Front side 125 N´m (1,280kgf´cm,92 ft´lbf)
Rear side 200 N´m (2,040 kgf´cm,148ft´lbf)
Rear suspension member-to-body mounting bolts
Torque: 175 N´m (1,790 kgf´cm, 129 ft´lbf)
Rear suspension member rear cushion - to - body
mounting bolts
Torque: 58 N´m (590 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
2. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
Hood:
Auxiliary catch operate properly
Hood locks securely when closed
Front doors:
Door lock operates properly
Doors close properly
Back door:
Door lock operates properly
Seats:
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding-down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test:
Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Check that the brake work properly and do not drag.
Perform setting of the parking brake shoes and
disc.
