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Some replacement parts come from the manufacturer without seam sealer applied to the edges. An example would be a Toyota hood or tailgate. These parts need to have seam sealer applied during the repair. Audatex and Mitchell included the labor to install the seam sealer with the replacement time of the part. CCC does not included the labor for seam sealer in the replacement time and requires an on the spot evaluation. This can be found in the P-Pages and also the following DEG inquiries.
 
CCC 6781 - Estimated Release Date: Closed
Proposed Resolution: MOTOR stated:
1. According to the MOTOR Guide To Estimating, "Door-Door Sheet R&R, Hinged Type," Special Notation:

a. DOOR-DOOR SHELL R&R, SLIDING TYPE SPECIAL NOTATION: "Some replacement components may or may not be supplied with duplicated OEM caulk/seam sealer. This is not included in R&R time and requires an on-the-spot evaluation. Disconnect at hinges unless otherwise noted in text."

2. Please note, no material costs of any kind are factored into any labor or paint estimated work times. MOTOR only provides the parts, part prices, images, and estimated work times (labor and paint times). Please note the application of some materials may be included, but the cost of purchasing material is not. The cost of materials is the responsibility of the shop/repairer, which cannot be determined by MOTOR and should be considered at the time the estimate is written.
 
Mitchell 2119 - THE LABOR TIME TO APPLY THE SEAM-SEALER TO THE HOOD HAS BEEN FACTORED INTO THE HOOD R&R LABOR TIME.
 
Audatex 4729 - The Audatex database includes labor for the seam sealing of tailgates (when required) as stated in the Database Reference Manual. No changes warranted at this time.
 
Take note that materials are not included with any labor times in any of the systems!

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