Toyota SCION xA User Manual

INTRODUCTION
IN-18
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
For convenience, the following abbreviations are used in this
manual.
ABS Antilock Brake System
A/C Air Conditioner
assy assembly
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
e.g. Exempli Gratia (for Example)
Ex. Except
FWD Front Wheel Drive Vehicles
4WD Four Wheel Drive Vehicles
in. inch
LH Left-hand
LHD Left-hand Drive
MIG Metal Inert Gas
M/Y Model Year
PPS Progressive Power Steering
RH Right-hand
RHD Right-hand Drive
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
SSM Special Service Materials
w/ with
w/o without

Toyota SCION xA Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	SCION xA
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

General Repair Instructions

Handling Precautions for Plastic Body Parts

Handling Precautions on Related Components

Precautions for Brake System and ECUs

Details safety measures for brake systems and electronic control units during repair.

Welding Symbols and Illustrations

Cutting, Brazing, and Weld Type Symbols

Defines symbols used for cutting, brazing, and various welding techniques in repair diagrams.

Precautions for Repairing Body Structure Panels

Heat Repair Prohibition and Kink Management

Details why heat repair is prohibited for structure panels and how to handle kinks.

Impact Beam Repair

Impact Beam Importance and Replacement

Explains the role of impact beams in safety and the necessity of replacing damaged parts.

Proper and Efficient Work Procedures

Preparation for Installation

Weld-Through Primer and Electrical Safety

Details primer application and safety precautions for electrical components during welding.

Installation Procedures

Anti-Rust Treatment

Body Sealer and Undercoat Application

Procedures for applying body sealer and undercoat for corrosion protection.

Post-Painting Anti-Rust Agent Application

Applying anti-rust wax to inaccessible areas after painting.

Anti-Rust Treatment by Painting

Anti-Chipping Paint Application

Details applying anti-chipping paint for protection against road debris.

Quarter Panel Replacement (Cut)

Quarter Panel Removal Procedure

Details the steps and points for removing the quarter panel using a cutting method.

Quarter Panel Installation Procedure

Front Side Member Replacement

Front Side Member Removal Procedure

Details the removal steps for the front side member assembly, showing diagrams and points.

Front Side Member Installation Procedure

Covers fitting, welding, and finishing for the front side member installation.

Radiator Support Replacement

Radiator Support Removal Procedure

Radiator Support Installation Procedure

Roof Panel Replacement (with Sun Roof)

Roof Panel Removal Procedure (with Sun Roof)

Roof Panel Installation Procedure (with Sun Roof)

Body Panel Undercoating Areas

Body Panel Sealing Areas

Body Dimension Drawings: Engine Compartment

Under Body Dimensions

Under Body Dimensions (Continued)