Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems
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Identifying Symbol?€“ Old Symbol in ( )s |
Chemical Composition or Plastic Family Name |
Typical Area(s) Where Part is Used |
Examples of Common / Trade Names |
Type of Plastic |
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ABS |
Acrylonitrile / Butadiene-Styrene |
Armrest Support, Console, IPC, Steering Column Bracket / Jacket, Trim Molding |
ABS, Absafil, Magnum, Cycolac, Dyel, Kralastic, Lustran |
Thermoplastic |
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ABS + PC |
Acrylonitrile / Butadiene-Styrene + Polycarbonate |
Instrument Panel, IPC |
Bayblend, Cycoloy, KHA, Pulse |
Rigid |
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ABS / PVC |
ABS/Vinyl (Soft) |
Head Rest Cover, Instrument Panel Pad, Trim Molding / Panel |
ABS Vinyl |
Flexible, Vinyl |
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EPDM |
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
Body Panel, Bumper Impact Strip |
EPDM, Nordel |
Rigid |
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EVA (EVAC) |
Ethylene / Vinyl Acetate |
Head Rest Cover, Misc Soft Trim |
Elvax, Microthane |
Flexible |
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PA |
Polyamide |
Headlamp Bezels, Quarter Panel Extensions, Exterior Finish Trim Panels |
Nylon, Capron, Zytel, Rilsan, Minion, Vydyne, Welland |
Rigid |
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PA, PAG, PAGG |
Polyamide |
Exterior Finish Trim Panel, Headlamp Bezel, Quarter Panel Extension |
Capron, Minlon, Nylon, Rilsan, Vydyne, Wellamid, Zytel |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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PA + PPE |
Polymide + Polypheneylene Ether |
Exterior Trim, Fender |
GTX |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC) |
Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester Block Compound |
Fascia, Rocker Panel Molding |
Bexloy M |
Rigid |
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PC |
Polycarbonate |
Interior Rigid / Hard Trim Panel, Valance Panel |
Calibre, Lexan, Merlon, Makrolon |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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PC + PETP |
Polycarbonate + Polybutylene, Terephthalate |
Bumper Fascia |
Macroblend, Valox, Xenoy |
Flexible, Thermoset |
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PE |
Polyethylene |
Fuel Tank Shield, Inner Fender Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Seat Belt Cover, Spoiler, Valance |
Alathon, Dylan, Foriflex, Hi-fax, Hosalen, Marlex, Paxon |
Rigid, Thermoplastic |
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PF |
Phenol Formaldehyde |
Ashtray |
Amberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen, Resinox |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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PP |
Polypropylene |
Bumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, Inner Fender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud, Wheel Cover |
Azdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profax, Tenite |
Flexible, Thermoplastic |
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PPE (PPO) |
Polyphenylene Ether |
Bezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, Ornaments |
Noryl, Oleflo, Prevex |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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PS |
Polystyrene |
Dash Panel, Door Panel |
Durathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, Styron |
Flexible, Soft |
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PUR |
Polyurethane, Thermoset (Unsaturated) |
Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, Pickup Box |
Bayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIM |
Thermoset |
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PVC |
Polyvinyl Chloride (Vinyl) |
Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof Cover |
Geon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, Vinylite |
Flexible, Vinyl |
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SAN (SA) |
Styrene Acrylonitrite |
Center Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim Panel |
Foracryl, Lustran, Tyril |
Rigid |
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TEO (EP, EPM, TPO) |
Ethylene / Propylene (Rubber) |
Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance Panel |
EPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) |
Flexible, Thermoplastic |
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TPO |
Thermal Plastic Oletin |
Bumper Covers |
TPO |
Flexible Thermoplastic |
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TPU (TPUR) |
Polyurethane, Polyolefin |
Bumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, Window Molding |
Estane, Pellethane, Roylar, Toxin |
Flexible, Thermoplastic |
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UP |
Polyester / Thermoset |
Air Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, Instrument Housing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation Grid |
Fiberglass, Premi-glass, Selectron, SMC, Vibrinmat |
Rigid, Thermoset |
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For symbols not listed in this table, contact the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001. |
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Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Disc Brake)
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Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function.
Some ...
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap
2
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Fastener
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Proce ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
Note: After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axle flange,
remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout in order to verify that
the amount of runout has been reduced and brought to within tolerances.
Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheel asse ...
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