Plastic Component Repair Guidelines
Guidelines for plastic component repair and refinishing.
Non-safety related plastic components can be repaired using industry standard tools and methods, such as nitrogen welding or two-part adhesive designed for plastic repair.
Note
Refer to the instructions available from the tool supplier on how to perform a plastic
repair.
Identify the plastic material of the component prior to repair. Inspect each component for an abbreviation that identifies the component material.
| Abbreviation | Material Type |
|---|---|
| ABS | Acrylontrile Butadiene Styrene |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| PPO | Rigid Polymer Alloy |
| EPDM | Ethylene Propylene Diene Modified |
| TPO | Thermoplastic Olefin |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| TEO | Thermoplastic Elastomer Olefin |
| PUR | Polyurethane |
| RIM | Reaction Injection Molded Urethane |
| TPUR | Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
Common Repairable Parts
These commonly damaged components can be repaired using industry standard tools and methods.
| Description | Notes |
|---|---|
| Front Fascia |
CAUTION
Plastic repairs are not allowed in the area of radar sensors.
Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Repair Guidelines for more
information. |
| Rear Fascia | |
| Ducting Assembly | |
| Lower Valance | |
| Front Carrier |
CAUTION The only repairable portions of a front carrier are the
mounting tabs. Damage to any other part of a front carrier
cannot be repaired and the part must be replaced. CAUTION The front carrier on Model S Rear Wheel Drive vehicles built
before April 2016 is made of magnesium, not polypropylene.
Magnesium front carriers cannot be repaired and must be
replaced. |