Toyota Yaris: General repair instructions
1. WORK PRECAUTIONS
(a) VEHICLE PROTECTION.
(1) When welding, protect the painted surfaces, windows, seats and carpet with heat resistant, fireproof covers.
(b) SAFETY.
(1) Never stand in a direct line with the chain when using a puller on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety cable.
(2) Before performing repair work, check for fuel leaks.
If a leak is found, be sure to close the opening completely.
(3) If it is necessary to use a flame in the area of the fuel tank, first remove the tank and plug the fuel line.
(c) SAFETY WORK CLOTHES.
(1) In addition to the usual mechanic’s wear, cap and safety shoes, the appropriate gloves, head protector, glasses, ear plugs, face protector, dust-prevention mask, etc. should be worn as the situation demands.
2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS
(1) The repair procedure for plastic body parts must conform with the type of plastic material.
(2) Plastic body parts are identified by the codes in the following table.
(3) When repairing metal body parts adjoining plastic body parts (by brazing, frame cutting, welding, painting etc.), consideration must be given to the properties of the plastic.
*Temperatures higher than those listed here may result in material deformation during repair.
3. LOCATION OF PLASTIC BODY PARTS
HINT: Resin material differs depending on model.
/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
Introduction
...How to use this manual
1. BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT IN THIS MANUAL 2. SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in the welding diagrams in section BP of this manual to indicate cutting areas and the types of weld required ...See also:
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You
must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage.
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Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
Type A
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustrat ...
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Select octane rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than 87 may result in engin ...