Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 138

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS

Precautions For Plastics

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1. When repairing and painting a portion of the body adjacent to plastic parts, consider their characteristics

(influence of heat and solvent) and remove them if necessary or take suitable measures to protect them.

2. Plastic parts should be repaired and painted using methods suiting the materials

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 characteristics.

LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS

Abbre-

viation

Material name

Heat resisting 

temperature 

°C (°F)

Resistance to gasoline and 

solvents

Other cautions

PE

Polyethylene

60 (140)

Gasoline and most solvents are 
harmless if applied for a very 
short time (wipe up quickly).

Flammable

PVC

Poly Vinyl Chloride

80 (176)

Same as above.

Poison gas is emitted 
when burned.

EPM/
EPDM

Ethylene Propylene (Diene) co-
polymer

80 (176)

Same as above.

Flammable

PP

Polypropylene

90 (194)

Same as above.

Flammable, avoid bat-
tery acid.

UP

Unsaturated Polyester

90 (194)

Same as above.

Flammable

PS

Polystyrene

80 (176)

Avoid solvents.

Flammable

ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

80 (176)

Avoid gasoline and solvents.

PMMA

Poly Methyl Methacrylate

85 (185)

Same as above.

EVAC

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

90 (194)

Same as above.

ASA

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate

100 (222)

Same as above.

Flammable

PPE

Poly Phenylene Ether

110 (230)

Same as above.

PC

Polycarbonate

120 (248)

Same as above.

PAR

Polyarylate

180 (356)

Same as above.

PUR

Polyurethane

90 (194)

Same as above.

POM

Poly Oxymethylene

120 (248)

Same as above.

Avoid battery acid.

PBT+ 
PC

Poly Butylene Terephthalate + 
Polycarbonate

120 (248)

Same as above.

Flammable

PA

Polyamide

140 (284)

Same as above.

Avoid immersing in wa-
ter.

PBT

Poly Butylene Terephthalate

140 (284)

Same as above.

PET

Polyester

180 (356)

Same as above.

PEI

Polyetherimide

200 (392)

Same as above.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS

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Item

Component

Abbreviation

Material

1.

Door Mirror

Base

PP

Polycarbonate

Skull cap

ABS

Acronitrile Butadiene Acrylate

2.

Front bumper fascia

PP + EPM

Polypropylene + Ethylene Propylene (Diene) co-
polymer

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3.

Front combination lamp

Lens

PC

Polycarbonate

Housing

PP

Polypropylene

4.

Door outside handle

Grip

PC + PET

Polycarbonate + Polyester

Escutcheon

PC + PET

Polycarbonate + Polyester

5.

Rear combination lamp

Lens

PMMA

Poly Methyl Methacrylate

Housing

PC + ABS

Polycarbonate + Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

6.

Rear bumper fascia

PP + EPM

Polypropylene + Ethylene Propylene (Diene) co-
polymer

7.

Back door finisher

ABS 

Acronitrile Butadiene Acrylate 

Item

Component

Abbreviation

Material

Item

Component

Abbreviation

Material

1.

Center pillar upper finisher

PP

Polypropylene

2.

Luggage side upper finisher

PP

Polycarbonate

3.

Rear kicking plate

PP

Polypropylene

4.

Front kicking plate

PP

Polypropylene 

5.

Center console lower

PP

Polypropylene 

6.

Glove box assembly

PP

Polypropylene 

7.

Steering column covers

PP

Polypropylene

8.

Front pillar finisher

PP

Polypropylene

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PRECAUTIONS IN REPAIRING HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

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PRECAUTIONS IN REPAIRING HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

High Strength Steel (HSS)

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High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.

Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:

SP130 is the most commonly used HSS.

Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
1. Additional points to consider

• The repair of reinforcements (such as side members) by heat-

ing is not recommended since it may weaken the component.

When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above

550

°C (1,022°F).

Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.

(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropri-

ate.)

• When straightening body panels, use caution in pulling any

HSS panel. Because HSS is very strong, pulling may cause

deformation in adjacent portions of the body. In this case,

increase the number of measuring points, and carefully pull

the HSS panel.

• When cutting HSS panels, avoid gas (torch) cutting if possible.

Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due

to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum

margin of 50 mm (1.97in).

Tensile strength

Nissan/Infiniti designation

Major applicable parts

373 N/mm

2

(38kg/mm

2

,54klb/sq in)

SP130

• Front side member assembly 
• Hoodledge assembly
• Upper dash
• Front pillar reinforcement assembly
• Rear side member assembly
• Other reinforcements

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