High Strength Steel (HSS)
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:
|
Tensile strength |
Major applicable parts |
| 440 - 780 MPa |
|
| 980 - 1350 MPa |
|
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
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 appropriate.)


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 (1.97 in).

If spot welding is impossible, use MIG. welding. Do not use gas (torch) for welding because it is inferior in welding strength.

Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.

Always note the following when spot welding HSS:




Handling of Ultra High Strength Steel Plate Parts
PROHIBITION OF CUT AND CONNECTION
Never cut and Joint the stiffener front side member (front floor inside frame parts) because its material is high strength steel plate (ultra high strength steel plate).
The front floor assembly must be replaced if this part is damaged.
Precautions
Location of plastic partsP0181 FTT sensor
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition
P0181
FTT SENSOR
(Fuel temperature sensor ″A″ circuit range/
performance)
A
Rationally incorrect voltage from the sensor is sent ...
System description
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Parts Location
Center of back door
No.
Component
Function
1
Rod antenna
Refer to AV-14, "Rod Antenna, Antenna Amp., Satellite
Antenna and Antenna Feeder".
2
Antenna base (antenna amp. and sa ...
P2815 select solenoid
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detection condition
P2815
SELECT SOLENOID
(Select solenoid)
When all of the following conditions are satisfied and this state is
maintained
for 0.2 seconds:
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