ABS | Acrylonitrile / Butadiene-Styrene | Armrest Support, Console, IPC, Steering Column Bracket /Jacket, Trim Molding | ABS, Absafil, Magnum, Cycolac, Dyel, Kralastic,Lustran | Thermoplastic |
ABS + PC | Acrylonitrile / Butadiene-Styrene + Polycarbonate | Instrument Panel, IPC | Bayblend, Cycoloy, KHA, Pulse | Rigid |
ABS / PVC | ABS/Vinyl (Soft) | Head Rest Cover, Instrument Panel Pad, Trim Molding /Panel | ABS Vinyl | Flexible, Vinyl |
EPDM | Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer | Body Panel, Bumper Impact Strip | EPDM, Nordel | Rigid |
EVA (EVAC) | Ethylene / Vinyl Acetate | Head Rest Cover, Misc Soft Trim | Elvax, Microthane | Flexible |
PA | Polyamide | Headlamp Bezels, Quarter Panel Extensions, Exterior FinishTrim Panels | Nylon, Capron, Zytel, Rilsan, Minion, Vydyne, Welland | Rigid |
PA, PAG, PAGG | Polyamide | Exterior Finish Trim Panel, Headlamp Bezel, Quarter PanelExtension | Capron, Minlon, Nylon, Rilsan, Vydyne, Wellamid, Zytel | Rigid, Thermoset |
PA + PPE | Polymide + Polypheneylene Ether | Exterior Trim, Fender | GTX | Rigid, Thermoset |
PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC) | Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester BlockCompound | Fascia, Rocker Panel Molding | Bexloy M | Rigid |
PC | Polycarbonate | Interior Rigid / Hard Trim Panel, Valance Panel | Calibre, Lexan, Merlon, Makrolon | Rigid, Thermoset |
PC + PETP | Polycarbonate + Polybutylene, Terephthalate | Bumper Fascia | Macroblend, Valox, Xenoy | Flexible, Thermoset |
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 |
PF | Phenol Formaldehyde | Ashtray | Amberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen,Resinox | Rigid, Thermoset |
PP | Polypropylene | Bumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, InnerFender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud,Wheel Cover | Azdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profax,Tenite | Flexible, Thermoplastic |
PPE (PPO) | Polyphenylene Ether | Bezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, Ornaments | Noryl, Oleflo, Prevex | Rigid, Thermoset |
PS | Polystyrene | Dash Panel, Door Panel | Durathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, Styron | Flexible, Soft |
PUR | Polyurethane, Thermoset (Unsaturated) | Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, PickupBox | Bayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIM | Thermoset |
PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride (Vinyl) | Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof Cover | Geon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, Vinylite | Flexible, Vinyl |
SAN (SA) | Styrene Acrylonitrite | Center Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim Panel | Foracryl, Lustran, Tyril | Rigid |
TEO (EP, EPM, TPO) | Ethylene / Propylene (Rubber) | Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance Panel | EPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) | Flexible, Thermoplastic |
TPO | Thermal Plastic Oletin | Bumper Covers | TPO | Flexible Thermoplastic |
TPU (TPUR) | Polyurethane, Polyolefin | Bumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, WindowMolding | Estane, Pellethane, Roylar, Toxin | Flexible, Thermoplastic |
UP | Polyester / Thermoset | Air Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, InstrumentHousing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation Grid | Fiberglass, Premi-glass, Selectron, SMC, Vibrinmat | Rigid, Thermoset |
For symbols not listed in this table, contact the Society ofAutomotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA15096-0001. |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat for more information.
For vehicles with a wheel cover
or center cap, pull the cover or
center cap away from the
wheel to remove it. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area
until you have the flat tire
repaired or r ...