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IN-20

INTRODUCTION

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS


1. 2. 3. The repair procedure for plastic body parts must conform with the type of plastic material. Plastic body parts are identified by the codes in the following table. When repairing metal body parts adjoining plastic body parts (by brazing, frame cutting, welding, painting etc.), consideration must be given to the properties of the plastic.
Material name Heat* resistant temperature limit _C (_F) 80 (176) 80 (176) 80 (176) 80 (176) 100 (212) 80 (176) 160 (320) 120 (248) 100 (212) 80 (176) 80 (176) Resistance to alcohol or gasoline Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.

Code

Notes

AAS

Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate Ethylene Propylene Polyamide (Nylon) Polybutylene Terephthalate Polycarbonate Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) Polypropylene Polymethyl Methacrylate

Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. Avoid battery acid.

ABS

AES

ASA

EPDM

PA

PBT

Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.

Most solvents are harmless. Avoid gasoline, brake fluid, wax, wax removers and organic solvents. Avoid alkali. Most solvents are harmless.

PC

Alcohol is harmless.

POM

Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.

PP

Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.

Most solvents are harmless. Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. Most solvents are harmless.

PMMA

PVC

Polyvinylchloride (Vinyl)

80 (176)

TPO

Thermoplastic Olefine TOYOTA Super Olefine Polymer

80 (176) 80 (176)

TSOP

*Temperatures higher than those listed here may result in material deformation during repair.

INTRODUCTION

IN-21

Emblem (AES)
Front Fender To Cowl Side Seal (PP / EPDM) Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (PP / TSOP) Wiper Blade (PBT)

Door Window Frame Moulding (PP)

Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (TPE)

Outer Rear View Mirror (AAS / PA / AES)

Front Door Outside Handle (PC)

Foglight (ASA / PBT)


Headlight (PC/PP)

Rear Door Outside Handle (PC)

Radiator Grille (ABS)


Front Bumper Extension Mounting Bracket (TSOP)
Front Bumper Cover (TSOP)

F30280

IN-22
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INTRODUCTION

Door Belt Moulding (POM / PVC) Door Window Frame Moulding (ASA)

Emblem (ABS)

Luggage Compartment Opening Door Outside Garnish (TSOP)


License Plate Light (PC)

Emblem (TSOP)

Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP)

Rear Light (ASA / PMMA)


Rear Combination Light (ASA / PMMA) Rear Bumper (TSOP)

F30281

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