Body - High Strength Steel (HSS)
CRIB142TITLE: HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS)
SECTION: EXTERIOR BULLETIN # 142
MODELS: SCION xA and xB
DATE: JULY 2004
The Scion xA and xB body structures have been made lightweight and highly rigid through the refinement of the shape and construction of each part optimized allocation of reinforcements and cross members and use of high strength steel (HSS). The following illustrations identify key components constructed from HSS. Refer to Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB) #89 for precautions to observe when working with HSS and always follow vehicle-specific procedures in Repair Manuals For Collision Damage when replacing welded panels.
