Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Instruction - page 1

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PLASTIC BODY PARTS

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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LOCATION OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS

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PLASTIC BODY PARTS

Handling Precautions

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1.

The repair procedure for plastic body parts must conform with the type of plastic material.

2.

Plastic body parts are identified by the codes in the following chart.

3.

When repairing metal body parts adjoining plastic body parts (by brazing, frame cutting, welding,
painting etc.), consideration must given to the property of the plastic.

Code

Material

name

Heat*

resistant

temperature

limit

_C (_F)

Resistance to

alcohol or gasoline

Notes

AAS

Acrylonitrile
Acrylic Styrene

80

(176)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic or aromatic
solvents.

ABS

Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene

80

(176)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic or aromatic
solvents.

AES

Acrylonitrile
Ethylene Styrene

80

(176)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic or aromatic
solvents.

ASA

Acrylonitrile
Styrene
Acrylate

80

(176)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic or aromatic
solvents.

CAB

Cellulose
Acetate

80

(176)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic or aromatic
solvents.

EPDM

Ethylene
Propylene

100

(212)

Alcohol is harmless.
Gasoline is harmless if applied
only for short time in small
amounts.

Most solvents are
harmless but avoid
dipping in gasoline,
solvents, etc.

FRP

Fiber
Reinforced
Plastics

180

(356)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Avoid alkali.

EVA

Ethylene
Acetate

70

(158)

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

Avoid gasoline and
organic oraromatic
solvents.

PA

Polyamide
(Nylon)

80

(176)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Avoid battery acid.

PBT

Polybutylene
Terephthalate

160

(320)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Most solvents are
harmless.

PC

Polycarbonate

120

(248)

Alcohol is harmless.

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

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

PLASTIC BODY PARTS

Handling Precautions

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Code

Material

name

Heat*

resistant

temperature

limit

_C (_F)

Resistance to

alcohol or gasoline

Notes

PE

Polyethylene

80

(176)

Alcohol and gasoline are harmless.

Most solvents are
harmless.

PET

Polyethylene
Terephthalate

75

(167)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Avoid dipping in water.

PMMA

Polymethyl
Methacrylate

80

(176)

Alcohol is harmless if applied
only for short time in small
amounts.

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents, etc.

POM

Polyoxymethylene
(Polyacetal)

100

(212)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Most solvents are
harmless.

PP

Polypropylene

80

(176)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Most solvents are
harmless.

PPO

Modified
Polyphenylene
Oxide

100

(212)

Alcohol is harmless.

Gasoline is harmless
if applied only for
quick wiping to remove
grease.

PS

Polystyrene

60

(140)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless if applied only for
short time in small amounts.

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents, etc.

PUR

Polyurethane

80

(176)

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

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents, etc.

PVC

Polyvinylchloride
(Vinyl)

80

(176)

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

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents, etc.

SAN

Styrene
Acrylonitrile

80

(176)

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

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents etc.

TPO

Thermoplastic
Olefine

80

(176)

Alcohol is harmless.
Gasoline is harmless if applied
only for short time in small
amounts.

Most solvents are
harmless but avoid
dipping in gasoline,
solvents, etc.

TPU

Thermoplastic
Polyurethane

80

(176)

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

Avoid dipping or
immersing in alcohol,
gasoline, solvents, etc.

TSOP

TOYOTA
Super
Olefine Polymer

80

(176)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Most solvents are
harmless.

UP

Unsaturated
Polyester

110

(233)

Alcohol and gasoline are
harmless.

Avoid alkali.

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

PLASTIC BODY PARTS

– Location of Plastic Body Parts

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LOCATION OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS

Parts Name

Code

Radiator Grille

ABS

Radiator Lower Grille

ABS

Headlight

PC / PP

Front Bumper Cover

TSOP

Side Turn Signal Light

PMMA / ABS

Front Fender Outside Moulding

TSOP

Front Fender Mudguard

PP / EPDM

Door Outside Handle (Front, Rear)

PC / PBT

Door Outside Moulding (Front, Rear)

TSOP

Quarter Panel Outside Moulding

TSOP

Quarter Panel Rear Mudguard

PP / EPDM

Rear Bumper Cover

TSOP

Rear Combination Light

PMMA / PP

Rear Light

PMMA / PP

Back Door Outside Handle

ABS

Rear Spoiler

ABS

Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (Front, Rear)

PC / ASA

HINT:

D

Resin material differs with model.

/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.

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