Nissan Murano: Precaution / Handling Precautions for Plastics

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Body Exterior, Doors, Roof & Vehicle Security / Body Repair :: Repair Information / Precaution / Handling Precautions for Plastics

Precautions For Plastics

Abbreviation	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 out quickly).	Flammable
EPM	Ethylene Propylene Copolymer	80 (176)	↑	Flammable
EPDM	Ethylene Propylene Diene Copolymer	80 (176)	↑	Flammable
PVC	Poly Vinyl Chloride	80 (176)	↑	Poisonous gas is emitted when burned.
TPO	Thermoplastic Olefine	80 (176)	↑	Flammable
TPR	Thermoplastic Rubber	80 (176)	↑	Flammable
PP	Polypropylene	90 (194)	↑	Flammable, avoid battery acid.
PS	Polystyrene	80 (176)	Avoid solvents.	Flammable
ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene	80 (176)	Avoid gasoline and solvents.	—
AES	Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene	80 (176)	↑	—
AAS	Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene	85 (185)	↑	—
PMMA	Poly Methyl Methacrylate	85 (185)	↑	—
EVAC	Ethylene Vinyl Acetate	90 (194)	↑	—
PUR	Polyurethane	90 (194)	↑	—
UP	Unsaturated Polyester	90 (194)	↑	Flammable
ASA	Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate	100 (212)	↑	Flammable
PPE	Poly Phenylene Ether	110 (230)	↑	—
TPU	Thermoplastic Urethane	110 (230)	↑	—
PBT + PC	Poly Butylene Terephthalate + Polycarbonate	120 (248)	↑	Flammable
PC	Polycarbonate	120 (248)	↑	—
POM	Poly Oxymethylene	120 (248)	↑	Avoid battery acid.
PA	Polyamide	140 (284)	↑	Avoid immersing in water.
PBT	Poly Butylene Terephthalate	140 (284)	↑	—
PAR	Polyarylate	180 (356)	↑	—
PET	Polyethylene Terephthalate	180 (356)	↑	—
PEI	Polyetherimide	200 (392)	↑	—

CAUTION:

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.

Plastic parts should be repaired and painted using methods suiting the materials^, characteristics.

LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS

Item	Component		Abbreviation	Material
1.	Door mirror	Base	ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
1.	Door mirror	Housing	ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
2.	Front grille		ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
3.	Front bumper fascia		PP	Polypropylene
4.	Front combination lamp	Lens	PC	Polycarbonate
4.	Front combination lamp	Housing	PP	Polypropylene
5.	Door outside lower moldings	Molding	PP	Polypropylene
5.	Door outside lower moldings	Chrome	ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
6.	Over fenders		PP	Polypropylene
7.	Rear combination lamp (body side)	Lens	PMMA	Poly Methyl Methacrylate
7.	Rear combination lamp (body side)	Housing	ASA	Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
8.	Rear combination lamp (back door side)	Lens	PMMA	Poly Methyl Methacrylate
8.	Rear combination lamp (back door side)	Housing	PC	Polycarbonate
9.	Rear bumper fascia		PP	Polypropylene
10.	Back door outer finisher		ASA	Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
11.	Rear spoiler		ABS + PC	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene + Polycarbonate
12.	Door outside handle	Grip	PC	Polycarbonate
12.	Door outside handle	Escutcheon	ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
13.	Roof rack (if equipped)		ABA + PC	Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylatee + Polycarbonate

Item	Component		Abbreviation	Material
1.	Luggage side upper finisher		PP	Polypropylene
2.	Center console assembly	Base	PP + EPM	Polypropylene + Ethylene Propylene (Diene) copolymer
3.	Shift selector side finisher	Base	ABS + PC	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene + Polycarbonate
3.	Shift selector side finisher	Skin	PVC	Poly Vinyl Chloride
4.	Instrument panel side finisher		PP + EPM	Polypropylene + Ethylene Propylene (Diene) copolymer
5.	Instrument panel	Skin	TPO	Thermoplastic Olefine
		Pad	PUR	Polyurethane
		Core	PP	Polypropylene
6.	Steering column covers		PPC	Polypropylene Composite
7.	Front pillar finisher		PP	Polypropylene
8.	Center pillar lower finisher		PP	Polypropylene
9.	Center pillar upper finisher		PP	Polypropylene
10.	Luggage side lower finisher		PP	Polypropylene

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