PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

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VEHICLE COCKPIT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VISA RESPONSABLE(S)
R NOM :
SERVICE :
DATE :

SIGNATURE :

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Responsable du document P. AUBERT 65810 53126

Responsable(s) Amont F. MATHIS 65430 50515

mtier
Pilote(s) technique(s) S. GAULT 65430 50954
P. FLOGNY 64150 50504

Date de mise jour : 18/09/2002

Normalisation Renault Automobiles

Service 65810
Section Normes et Cahiers des Charges
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This document is to be considered as a whole, the parts of which must not be separated.

"Seul le texte franais fait foi, les traductions n'tant faites que pour en faciliter l'emploi".
"The French text alone is valid. The translations are provided to assist the reader in understanding the
standards".

RENAULT 2002.
No duplication permitted without the consent of the issuing department.
No circulation permitted without the consent of RENAULT.

FIRST ISSUE

November 1974 --- Supersedes Product Specifications 32-04-003, 32-04-004, 32-04-006,

32-04-012, 32-04-013, 32-04-020, 32-04-023 and 32-04-024.

MODIFICATIONS

January 1993 - - D Complete revision. Title modified; was "Dashboards".

This issue originates from draft NC 91 430 / - - B
September 1998 - - E Complete revision; document restructured according to Standard
00-10-424.
This issue originates from draft NC 96 605 / - - K.
September 2002 - - F Updated in accordance with reliability / durability objectives.
This issue originates from draft NC 2001 0595 / - - C.

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Standards : 00-10-001, 00-10-040, 00-10-403, 00-10-415, 01-10-510, 01-20-801,

01-33-200, 01-50-001, 01-71-002, 03-00-000, 03-00-003, 03-00-004,
03-20-003.
Product Specifications : 32-00-012, 31-05-001, 32-02-811, 32-04-045, 32-04-046, 32-04-806,
32-04-820, 32-04-829, 32-04-836, 32-05-819, 32-05-820, 32-09-888,
36-00-802, 39-09-005.
Test Procedures 32-00-022, 32-04-800, 32-04-858, 37-02-001, 37-03-000.
Test Methods : 1054, 1157, 1197, 1199, 1234, 1309, 1502, 1503, 1522, D14 1055,
D15 1343, D15 5083, D17 1058, D17 1736, D25 1413, D27 1465,
D41 1916, D42 1235, D42 1775, D44 1221, D44 1900, D45 1010,
D45 1012, D45 1052, D45 1333, D45 1601, D45 1727, D45 1817,
D47 1020, D47 1035, D47 1122, D47 1165, D47 1431, D47 1850,
D49 3001, D51 1485, D51 1755.
AFNOR standards : NF T 30-123 (August 1974), NF T47-001 (December 1971).
ISO standards : ISO 178 (2001), ISO 1043 (1996), ISO 1874 (1992), ISO 2409 (1992).
ECE regulations : ECE 12, ECE 21.
CE directives : CEE 74/60, CEE 78/632.
Applicable foreign : FMVSS 201, FMVSS 302, ADR 21.

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regulations

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CONTENTS

Page

1. SCOPE 7

2. GENERAL CONDITIONS 7

2.1. SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITY 7

2.2. APPROVAL 8

2.3. PACKAGING 8

2.3.1. Delivery conditions - Transport 8

2.3.2. Containers 8

2.4. SAFETY AND/OR REGULATORY CHARACTERISTICS 8

3. PRODUCT MANUFACTURE 9

3.1. DRAWINGS 9

3.2. COMPOSITION - PART MANUFACTURE 10

3.2.1. Case of plastic or rubber parts 10

3.2.2. Case of high-frequency weldings and cuttings 10

3.2.3. Case of metal parts 10

3.3. INSTALLATION CONDITIONS 10

3.3.1. Attacked parts 10

3.3.2. Aggressive parts 10

3.4. CONNECTIONS 11

3.4.1. Mechanical connections 11

3.4.2. Electrical connections 11

3.5. MATERIALS USED 11

3.5.1. Special conditions 11

3.5.2. Material identification 12

3.6. MARKING 12

3.7. PRESENTATION - APPEARANCE 12

3.7.1. Colour 12

3.7.2. Brilliance 12

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3.7.3. Graining 13

3.7.4. Tactile sensation 13

3.7.5. Tactile suppleness and residual indentation 13

3.7.6. Defects 13

3.7.7. Rework 14

4. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 14

4.1. IMPACT STRENGTH 14

4.1.1. At ambient temperature 14

4.1.2. When cold 15

4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES 15

4.2.1. Resistance to insolation 16

4.2.2. Resistance to heat 16

4.2.3. Solar simulator in climatic chamber 17

4.2.4. Ageing / durability in heat 17

4.2.5. Resistance to humidity 18

4.2.6. Ageing in humidity 19

4.2.7. Corrosion resistance 19

4.2.8. Odour 19

4.2.9. Deposit of volatile products on window or "fogging" 19

4.2.10.Combustibility 20

4.2.11. Static electricity 20

4.3. PERMANENCY OF APPEARANCE 20

4.3.1. Light-fastness 20

4.3.2. Ageing / durability in light / heat 21

4.3.3. Bleedings 22

4.3.4. Resistance to rubbing and cleaning agents 23

4.3.5. Resistance to staining by constituent materials 23

4.3.6. Dirtying tendency 23

4.3.7. Resistance to wear due to abrasion 23

4.3.8. Resistance to scoring 24

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4.3.9. Resistance to scraping 24

4.3.10. Resistance to marking and creep due to indentation 24

4.3.11. Staining 25

4.4. COHESION 25

4.4.1. Parts consisting of several materials 25

4.4.2. Painted plastic parts or plastic parts with a graphic printing, etc. 26

5. ENDURANCE 27

5.1. TRACK RUNNING ENDURANCE 28

5.2. SIMULATION BENCH RUNNING ENDURANCE 28

5.2.1. Climatic vibration bench 28

5.2.2. Four roller bench (B.Q.R.) 28

5.2.3. Four cylinder bench (B.4.V.) 28

5.3. OPERATING ENDURANCE 28

6. NOISES 28

6.1. SPURIOUS NOISES 28

6.2. OPERATING NOISES 29

7. QUALITY 29

7.1. STATISTICAL RELIABILITY 29

7.2. PREDICTED RELIABILITY ANALYSIS FILE 29

7.3. VALIDATION PROCEDURE 30

7.4. REQUIREMENTS 30

8. AFTER-SALES REMOVAL-REFITTING 30

9. COMPLIANCE WITH DEFINITION DOCUMENTS 30

9.1. ARCHIVING 31

10. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 31

ANNEX SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE VARIOUS ENDURANCE

TESTS AND OF THEIR REQUIREMENTS 32

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1. SCOPE

The purpose of these product specifications is to define the required characteristics for parts forming
the vehicle cockpit (dashboard, added parts, instrumentation, air conditioning or, more generally, all
the vehicle cockpit constituent elements).
Due to the function they provide, some parts shall satisfy additional requirements which may be
entered on the drawing (special tests), or be the subject of specific product specifications, namely:
- air bags (Product Specifications 32-09-888),
- stowage opening panels (Product Specifications 32-04-820),
- ashtrays (Product Specifications 32-04-806),
- vents (Product Specifications 32-02-811),
- steering wheels (Product Specifications 31-05-001),
- steering column casings (Product Specifications 32-04-829),
- casing / dashboard finishing TEP (Product Specifications 32-04-045),
- gear stick bellows (Product Specifications 32-04-836),
- gear stick knobs (Product Specifications 35-05-819),
- automatic gearbox repeaters (Product Specifications 35-05-820),
- hard trim items (Product Specifications 32-00-012),
- etc.

In these particular cases, these additional requirements are liable to modify or replace the
corresponding requirements of these product specifications.

If value criteria are stated in several documents, the relevant values are those indicated in the
document with highest "priority".
Order of priority of the documents:
1. functional drawing,
2. plan de validation,
3. specific product specifications, or indication on drawing;
4. these product specifications,
5. Standard 00-10-415 "Manufacture and supply of products - General requirements".

2. GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1. SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITY

The provisions of Standard 00-10-415 "Manufacture and supply of products - General

requirements" are wholly applicable to these specifications unless express and written
instructions have been given to the contrary.
The responsibility regarding the interfaces between parts from various Suppliers is jointly defined by
RENAULT and the Suppliers in the "Who does what" chapter of the tendering file or the letter of
undertaking under the control of the RENAULT (DRF) Direction des Relations Fournisseurs
RENAULT.

The Supplier shall inform RENAULT of his experience concerning the nuisance and stress types
considered in paragraph 4.3.; the latter shall communicate the functional drawing on which the
environmental constraints are indicated to the Supplier.

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2.2. APPROVAL

In addition to the provisions of Standard 00-10-001 "Product approval process and legal provisions",
applicable to all the parts, the provisions of Standards 03-00-000 "Interior visible parts - Approval
procedure", 03-00-003 "Approval procedure for appearance of non-bodywork color plastic parts ",
03-00-004 "Appearance material standards - Validation procedure", and 03-20-003 "Graining project
review procedure" are applicable to parts known as "appearance" parts.

The validation responsibility for a project between RENAULT and the Supplier is determined when the
validation plan is drawn up.

2.3. PACKAGING

2.3.1. Delivery conditions - Transport

Refer to Standard 00-10-415.

During the prevalidation phase, the Supplier shall submit to RENAULT the packaging procedures he
plans to implemented.

2.3.2. Containers

The containers shall satisfy the requirements of Standard 00-10-415.

The packages shall be designed to maintain and transport the parts in a state of perfect cleanliness,
to protect them against possible attacks, and not to generate deformations. Their definition shall also
take into account the utilization conditions of such containers.

These containers are validated following a transport test between the Supplier plant and the
RENAULT plant. They shall be in conformity with the models selected and agreed upon between the
Supplier and RENAULT and validated by the GFE, the international market included.

2.4. SAFETY AND/OR REGULATORY CHARACTERISTICS

The products defined by these product specifications are part of an assembly subjected to regulations
in force in accordance with the requirements defined at the approval date and indicated by the
engineering organisation on the functional drawing (according to Standard 00-10-040).

This applies to the following regulations:

- ECE Regulations 21, Guidelines 74/60/EEC, 78/632, FMVSS Standard 201 (U.S.A.), and ADR
Standard 21 (AUS) relating to the interior fittings,

- ECE Regulations 12 concerning the protection against the steering device rearward and upward
displacements,

- FMVSS Standard 302 on material combustibility; refer to paragraph 0.

- see also in paragraph 0. "Materials used - Special conditions".

Other requirements laid down by safety and/or regulatory characteristics are mentioned in the
normative documents indicated in these product specifications and in the documents forming the
reference file.

If value criteria are stated in several documents, the relevant values are those indicated in the
document with "highest" priority. The order of priority of the documents is defined at the beginning of
this document in the "Scope" paragraph.

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The Supplier shall ensure that the characteristics ensuring conformity with these regulations are
observed.

The Supplier shall also ensure that the characteristics providing the general safety level to be
expected by the user are observed.

These C.S.R.s (Caractristiques de Scurit et de Rglementation: safety and/or regulatory

characteristics) defined by the engineering organisation are the subject of specific provisions
described in Standard 00-10-415.

The approval tests performed by RENAULT in the presence of official representatives (Type
Approval, UTAC, etc.), make it possible to check that the vehicle cockpit and its components as an
assembly constituent (interior fittings) and for the part concerning it (fragmentation, energy
absorption, etc.), satisfy the requirements of aforesaid documents.

3. PRODUCT MANUFACTURE

3.1. DRAWINGS

The parts shall be manufactured from a functional drawing made according to the instructions of
Standard 00-10-403 by the RENAULT B.E. and/or the Supplier's drawings derived from it and
validated by the RENAULT B.E. The following shall be specified:

- reference of these product specifications and of specific product specifications, if any,

- overall dimensions and environment,

- safety and/or regulatory characteristics,

- installation-related characteristics (torsion, deflection, shock, etc.)

- tightening torques, fastener clipping / unclipping, etc. forces,

- kinematics of the mechanisms,

- operating moments or torques,

- appearance of visible parts (grain, gloss, etc.),

- joint plane offsets if they differ from the values defined in the product specifications ,

- standardized material designation, according to Standards ISO 1043 and ISO 1874,

- protection designation for metal parts, and salt spray exposure time, if any,

- category and function of rubber-based components,

- total weight characterizing the constituent parts,

- electrical connections,

- impact points for the impact strength test (when cold, at ambient temperature),

- vehicle cockpit loading conditions for the tests performed under load stresses,

- after-sales effects (number of removals/refittings if different from 6, interchangeability criteria).

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3.2. COMPOSITION - PART MANUFACTURE

The Supplier shall communicate to the RENAULT (DRF RENAULT), the resources implemented to
ensure the quality of the components and its monitoring, in particular regarding those for which the
manufacturer is not the Supplier of the part.

3.2.1. Case of plastic or rubber parts

The position of the joint planes, feed orifices, and ribs is jointly defined by the Supplier and the
RENAULT B.E., and entered on the Suppliers drawing.

Plastic mouldings shall satisfy the requirements of Standard 01-20-801 "Tolerances applicable to
plastic mouldings", and rubber mouldings shall comply with French Standard NF T 47-001.

The maximum offset of the joint planes shall be equal to 0,3 mm, unless special indications are
entered on the drawing.

3.2.2. Case of high-frequency weldings and cuttings

In all the cases, the residual flash shall be less than 0,3 mm.

3.2.3. Case of metal parts

Unless special indications are entered on the drawing, the flash shall be equal to or less than 0,5 mm.

Special indications may relate to the presence or absence of flashes, the flash maximum dimensions,
and also the flash orientation.

3.3. INSTALLATION CONDITIONS

3.3.1. Attacked parts

3.3.1.1. Handling drops

Apart from exceptions mentioned in specific product specifications (case of fragile electrical
components, for instance), all the parts shall be capable of withstanding shocks when being dropped
from a 1 m height, in all the positions, onto a concrete floor; any possible damage shall be clearly
visible, thus allowing discard of the defective part before it is installed .

No imperceptible damage which may affect the performances of the part when it is used is allowed.

3.3.1.2. Risks on installation

When the installation on a vehicle includes a well-known risk of shocks, torsion, deflection, etc., the
level of the requirements relating to the part mechanical strength may be increased; this level is
indicated on the drawing.

3.3.2. Aggressive parts

Under no cases shall the parts cause discomfort or aggression to persons, or damage to the
surrounding parts when they are handled during installation, customer use, and after-sales rework.

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3.4. CONNECTIONS

3.4.1. Mechanical connections

The chosen and defined coupling elements (screws, torque, clip, clamp, etc.) shall comply with the
standardization objectives (attachment type, torque, etc.), and shall be approved by the RENAULT
competent Departments.

The fasteners and the mechanical connections shall satisfy the requirements defined in the product
specifications peculiar to each component and entered on the functional drawing.

The tightening torque of each fastener is determined according to the requirements of

Standard 01-50-001 "Standard bolts and screws - Tightening torques/tensions"; the toleranced values
are entered on the functional drawing.

3.4.2. Electrical connections

The electrical connections shall satisfy the requirements defined in the product specifications peculiar
to each component (air bag, connector, cables, protecting sleeve, etc.) and entered on the functional
drawing.

3.5. MATERIALS USED

Unless otherwise indicated, the choice of materials forming the vehicle cockpits and their components
is left to the Suppliers initiative, provided that the parts fully satisfy the requirements of these product
specifications, that they comply with the provisions of Standard 00-10-415, and that they have been
approved by the RENAULT Technical Departments indicated by return of all the approved drawings.
However, for some parts the functional or appearance failure of which presents risks, the materials
used shall first be chosen from those given in the RENAULT P.M.R. (Panel des Matriaux Reconnus:
panel of recognized materials) for the function under consideration.

The Supplier shall indicate to RENAULT the composition and nature of the materials used to
manufacture the parts he offers. The nature of each component and its proportion may be checked by
the RENAULT Laboratories.

The Supplier shall notify RENAULT of the exact sales references of the materials used for the
manufacture of the parts and the various coatings deposited (paint, graphic printing, hot marking, ink,
etc.) and, in the latter case, the description of the deposition process adopted (surface activation,
degreasing, curing duration and temperature, etc.).

Unless otherwise specified in the tendering file or the letters of undertaking, the Supplier who
contemplates manufacturing his parts with materials the nature or origin of which are different from
those of the materials used to manufacture initially approved parts shall inform RENAULT of this and
wait until he receives his written agreement before carrying out these modifications.

3.5.1. Special conditions

In the case of plastic injected parts, the Supplier shall, using suitable methods (density, fusion point,
flow figure measurements, etc.), make sure that the materials he contemplates using do correspond
to the indications entered on the RENAULT drawing (designation and demanded characteristics), and
that, from a general point of view, their quality is satisfactory.

Unless instructions are given to the contrary on the RENAULT drawing, use of recrushed, clean, and
stoved materials of the same origin (nature and manufacturer) may be allowed on the express
condition that the parts obtained have been approved.

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In addition, the materials used shall not be the cause of:

- any odour which may cause inconvenience to the users,

- any toxic or dermatogeneous product,

- any dust,

- any intrinsic noise (the latter may be evaluated independently of the vehicle configuration, the
procedures being specific to each case),

- any volatile product which may degrade the appearance of neighbouring parts or the visibility
through the vehicle windows.

These requirements shall also be satisfied during and after the tests defined in paragraph 0.

No part shall have undergone any treatment with products containing silicons without the prior
consent of RENAULT.

3.5.2. Material identification

In the case of plastic parts, the Supplier shall determine the flow figure "MFI" according to Test
Method D45 1052 "Thermoplastic materials - Melt flow index" on test samples taken from the part in
critical areas (feed orifices, resolder lines, etc.).
In the case of parts made with roll or plate transformation, the G.S.M. of the material used is
determined according to Test Method D45 1012.

3.6. MARKING

Refer to Standard 00-10-415.

3.7. PRESENTATION - APPEARANCE

All appearance parts shall be presented to the D.D.I. (Direction du Design Industriel) for approval. In
the case of part juxtaposition, the approval shall also be declared during a global evaluation
integrating contiguous parts.

Paragraphs 0. to 0. only apply to parts visible in the vehicle configuration .

3.7.1. Colour

In all the cases, the colour is determined with visual examination according to Test Method D15 1343;
in addition, in the case of colour-impregnated or painted plastic parts with a regular appearance
(colour, graining), the colour is also determined with spectrophotometry (Test Method D15 5083 or
D17 1736).

In the case of the visual examination, the colour shall comply with that of the approved test samples.

3.7.2. Brilliance

The specular gloss is determined according to Test Method D25 1413 under a 60 angle of incidence for
most parts. For the shiniest parts, i.e. parts whose brilliance measured at 60 is greater than 70 UB, the
brilliance shall be measured at an angle of 20.
For information purposes, the target brilliance shall be between:
- 1,5 UB and 2,0 UB for dark colours,
- 2,0 UB and 2,5 UB for clear colours.

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This requirement may be adapted by the Validation Department of the Interior Design Department
(DDI), in certain specific cases relative to the grain/material pair or grain/colour pair, or in order to
highlight:
- the visual appearance of parts as a function of the surface appearance (small or big grain,
rounded or angular, etc.),
- the coherency of appearance of a sub-assembly,

The final brilliance selected shall be:

- compatible with the requirements relative to resistance to scoring by shining (see 4.3.8.2.).
- decided at the latest at the tooling go-ahead milestone and indicated on the drawing,
- accompanied by a standard plate for new grain developments, or upon request from RENAULT
in all other cases considered difficult.

3.7.3. Graining

It is defined on the drawing by its reference, its depth, possibly its orientation.

It shall comply with that of the approved part or test sample.

In addition, under no circumstances shall there be any ejector traces in the grained areas.

3.7.4. Tactile sensation

The tactile sensation of any part which can be handled in the vehicle configuration shall be analogous
to that of the approved part.

3.7.5. Tactile suppleness and residual indentation

The tactile suppleness characterizing the part "comfort" may be evaluated by performing the following
indentation tests:
- with a hemispherical punch according to Test Method 1054 under 5 N for flat areas,
- by means of a hemicylindrical punch according to Test Method 1503 under a load of 5 N for
profiled areas.

The required indentation is specified in specific product specifications or on the drawings.

In addition, in each of the two previous cases, there shall be no residual indentation under a load of
10 N three minutes after the stress has been released.

3.7.6. Defects

The parts shall be free of any apparent defects, such as:

- lack of material,
- traces of shocks,
- marbling, watered appearance,
- shrink marks, resolders,
- burrs,
- defective linear patterns (textiles),
- texture deformations (textiles),

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- crumples (textiles),
- stains, tears,

- peeling, blisters, inclusions under the skin (thermo-formed material, sheathed, etc.),
- significant graining changes in drawn areas,
- no defect which may cause inconvenience when the parts are handled by the staff of RENAULT
plants and by the users,
- etc.

Exceptionally, some defects may be allowed by the specifying Department and, if necessary, by the
D.D.I. and/or the D.Q. (Direction de la Qualit: "Qualit" Department) provided that these are not
visible in the vehicle configuration .

3.7.7. Rework

The Supplier shall inform RENAULT of any rework performed since the parts concerned may only be
delivered after RENAULT consent.

4. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

4.1. IMPACT STRENGTH

Areas reputed to be fragile (rib connection, fastener, thin wall, etc.), and all those which may be
subjected to shocks when being installed or used shall satisfy the requirements. The test conditions
(point of impact, direction of impact, type of moving body, temperature and drop height, etc.) are
defined after RENAULT and the Supplier consult each other when drawing up the validation plan. The
points of impact are indicated on the part drawing.

The visible side in the vehicle configuration shall be impacted .

4.1.1. At ambient temperature

The impact strength at ambient temperature is evaluated according to Test Method D42 1235 under
the following conditions:

- parts attached to a fixture representative of the vehicle configuration; for instance dashboard
fitted with all its accessories and surrounding parts on a part of the front body or, in the case of
parts (seal plug, switch, etc.) for which all the vehicle cockpit components are not available, the
test may be performed on a fixture representative of the vehicle configuration or, failing this, in
the free condition when the attachment mode is not a deciding parameter,

- impact applied along the X axis of the vehicle system of coordinates (see NOTE 1 and 2),

- A 200/50/23 C for parts subjected to small impacts and for those that are not accessible and/or
hidden in the vehicle configuration,

- B 1 000/50/23 C for parts above the plane intersecting the steering column axis that are
subjected to small impacts (upper front area of the dashboard; e.g.: loudspeaker grill, demisting
vents, etc.),

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- B 2 000/50/23 C for other parts (see above) above the plane intersecting the steering column
axis,

- B 3 000/50/23 C for parts below the plane intersecting the steering column axis.

No rupture, cracks, or changes in the appearance (whitening, flaking, permanent deformation, etc.)
shall be observed.

NOTE 1: In the case of parts parallel to the plane intersecting the X axis (dashboard upper area,
cowl, loudspeaker grill, etc.), the tests are partly or fully performed along the vertical Z
axis.

NOTE 2: In the case of centre consoles and/or bridges (located between the front seats), the tests
are performed according to Test Method D42 1235 B 2 000/50/23 C along the Y axis for
the sides, the X axis for the rear panel, and the Z axis for the upper side.

4.1.2. When cold

The impact strength when cold is determined according to Test Method D42 1235 under the following
conditions:
- test conditions identical to those of the impact strength test defined in 0. (impact axis, point of
impact, etc.),
- A 100/50/-30 C for parts subjected to small impacts, for those that are not accessible and/or
hidden in the vehicle configuration, and for parts above the plane intersecting the steering
column axis that are subjected to small impacts (upper front area of the dashboard, for instance:
loudspeaker grill, demisting vents, etc.),
- A 200/50/-30 C for other parts (see above) above the plane intersecting the steering column
axis,
- A 300/50/-30 C for parts below the plane intersecting the steering column axis.
No rupture, cracks, or change in the appearance (whitening, flaking, permanent deformation, etc.)
shall be observed.

NOTE: In the case of centre consoles and/or bridges (located between the front seats), the tests
are performed according to Test Method D42 1235 A 200/50/-30 C along the Y axis for
the sides, the X axis for the rear panel, and the Z axis for the upper side.

4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES

When the vehicle cockpit includes areas liable to be loaded (parcel rest, tray, parcel shelf, console,
etc.), some tests, in particular those defined in paragraphs 0., 0., and 0, are performed by "loading"
these areas; the loading conditions (test weight, shape, distribution, position, etc.) are entered on the
functional drawing. Unless otherwise indicated, the weight is uniformly distributed on the bearing
surface. It consists of a piece of sound-deadening compound (chosen owing to its high density and
malleability). It may be replaced by any other identical component during the validation tests. In the
case of resistance to heat ( 0.) performed on a complete dashboard, the weights being removed
after the test at 85 C except for areas subject to the test at 100 C.

Moreover, the equipment level of the vehicle cockpit (wiring, car radio, etc.) is defined within the
framework of validation plan drawing up between RENAULT and the Supplier.

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4.2.1. Resistance to insolation

The resistance to insolation is evaluated during and at the end of the test performed in an insolation
cabin according to Test Procedure 32-04-800 "Dashboards and their accessories - Insolation test ".

At the end of the test, when hot and after return to ambient temperature, no degradation in the
appearance, such as separation of the part constituent elements, change in the colour or gloss, visible
dimensional variations, appearance of shrink marks, etc., or degradation in the control or stowage
(parcel shelf, ashtray, vent, etc.) functionality shall be observed.

As far as the upper part of the dashboard is concerned, the measured deformation shall satisfy the
requirements defined in the paragraph below.

4.2.2. Resistance to heat

The resistance to heat is evaluated according to Test Method 1234 with part attachment to a fixture
representative of the vehicle configuration. Otherwise, in the case of some added parts, the test may
be performed in the free condition.

The parts are exposed to heat during 22 h at temperatures which differ depending on their location on
the vehicle (see note):

- 85 C +2 C for parts not subjected to direct insolation (dashboard, for instance) and/or
0
significant insolation (bottom of dashboard body, gearshift lever centre console, for instance),

- 100 C +3 C for parts subjected to a significant direct insolation (cowl or upper part of
0
dashboard, loudspeaker grill, for instance).

In the case of dashboard assemblies installed on a fixture representative of the vehicle configuration,
the part may be exposed to 100 C after the 85 C exposure; the evaluation for all the parts is made
after the 85 C exposure, and the parts concerned by the 100 C exposure are evaluated again after
the 100 C exposure.

In all the cases, after exposure and return to ambient temperature, the following shall not be
observed:

- notable visual changes in the appearance: plays, coupling, colouring, etc.,

- notable changes in the tactile sensation: smeary, hardened, softened, etc. parts,

- visible deformations, or separation of the constituent elements (weld joints, coating, foam, etc.),

- variations in the dimensions greater than 0,3 % in the case of large parts (dashboard cowl, body)
or 0,4 % in the case of other parts.

- degradations in the part functionality (button, push-button actuations, operation of miscellaneous

mechanisms, etc.),

- variations in the gloss B60 greater than 1 UB,

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- global sinking of the vehicle cockpit resulting in a distributed deformation greater than 3 mm,
- local sinking, especially in the "parcel rest" areas, greater than 2,5 mm, or inducing a visible
appearance defect,
- at windscreen line level, undulations with more than one straightness defect of 0,5 mm
maximum with respect to the datum height, in 100 mm steps.

NOTE: The areas may be defined from the temperature cartography drawn up during the
insolation test in the cabin (see 0.), with the boundary between the two areas
corresponding to a temperature equal to or greater than 90 C. The elements are
communicated to the Supplier by RENAULT when the validation plan is drawn up.

4.2.3. Solar simulator in climatic chamber

The complete vehicle cockpit assembly installed in a complete vehicle is subjected to solar simulator
exposure during 25 cycles according to Test Procedure 32-00-022 "Resistance to sunlight of vehicle
using a solar simulator".

At the end of these cycles, no deformation, visible damage, or loss in the functionality of the parts are
allowed.

4.2.4. Ageing / durability in heat

4.2.4.1. Parts covered with a skin (heat-sleeving, foamed thermoforming, etc.)

Ageing in heat is evaluated according to Test Method D47 1850 at 120 C in the general case (e.g.
dashboard cover) or any other specific temperature indicated on the validation plan.

After 240 h 2 h:

- no material degradation, such as cracks, flouring, loss of cohesion, and disagreeable smell, is
accepted,

- no notable change in the tactile sensation, such as sweat, smeary effect, hardened or softened
effect, etc. is accepted,

- the overall appearance shall be homogeneous,

- the variation in the gloss B60 shall be equal to or less than 1 UB,

- the overall colorimetric difference E shall be equal to or less than 1 unit,

- the chromaticity difference b shall be equal to or less than 0,5 unit.

Rup.v - Rup.i
- the variation in the breaking stress Rup Rup.i shall be 100 %,

Rup.v - Rup.i
- the variation in the breaking elongation Rup Rup.i shall be between -50 % and +

80 %.

After 1 000 h 10 h:
Rup.v - Rup.i
- variation of stress upon rupture Rup Rup.i shall be 100 %,

Rup.v - Rup.i
- variation of elongation at rupture Rup Rup.i shall be between -50 % and + 80 %.

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4.2.4.2. Parts coated with paint, printed graphics, etc.

The parts are subjected after maturation (see 4.4.2.) to ageing D47 1165-D-7 (85 C) or
D47 1165-B-7 (100 C) according to Test Method D47 1165, according to the location of the part (see
0.).

After exposure followed by 22 hours at 23 C 2 C, no perceptible material degradation, such as

hardening, change in colour, etc. shall be observed.

In addition, adherence of the coating (painting, graphic printing, etc.) determined as indicated in
paragraph 4.4.2.1. shall meet the corresponding requirements. In the case of Test Method D51 1755,
the requirement is equal to or greater than 1 MPa.

4.2.4.3. Case of parts subjected to significant impacts or situated in the environment of

airbags

The parts are subjected for 1000 hours of ageing according to Test Method D47 1165-D (85 C), or
D47 1165-B (100 C) according to the location of the part (see 0).

After exposure and return to ambient temperature, no deterioration of the materials shall be observed
such as:
- significant hardening,
- notable change in colour,
- significant loss in mechanical characteristics liable to undermine the "safety" function of the parts
such as resistance to "knee" shocks, airbag deployment, etc. In the case of parts located in the
area surrounding an airbag, no flying splinters are permitted subsequent to the deployment of the
airbag performed with aged parts,
- etc.

4.2.5. Resistance to humidity

After 4 "E" cycles according to Test Method 1309 and return to ambient temperature, no change in
the appearance, visible deformation, or separation of the appearance coatings or turn-ins shall be
observed.

This characteristic shall be more particularly validated for parts with a textile coating (fabric, carpet,
etc.) or leather carpeting, or made of a skin foam, heat-sleeving, thermoforming, etc.
For mixed materials (see 0.), the cohesion (minimum value of the peeling force) shall be:

- equal to or greater than 4 N in the case of an injected/insert coating/foam compound, or an

equivalent compound,

- equal to or greater than 12 N if the cohesion is adhesive, and equal to or greater than 20 N if it is
adhesive in the case of a coating/bond/insert compound, thermo-sleeving, or an equivalent
product.

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4.2.6. Ageing in humidity

The parts are subjected (after ageing under the test conditions defined in 4.4.2. for painted,
varnished parts, and parts coated with printed graphics, etc.) to D47 1165-R-3 ageing according to
Test Method D47 1165.

After exposure followed by 22 hours at 23 C 2 C, no perceptible material degradation, such as

hardening, change in colour, etc. shall be observed.

This characteristic shall be more particularly validated for painted, varnished parts, or parts coated
with printed graphics, etc.
In this case the adhesion of the coating (paint, graphic printing, etc.) determined as indicated in
paragraph 4.4.2.1, shall meet the corresponding requirements. In the case of Test Method D51 1755,
the requirement is equal to or greater than 1 MPa.

4.2.7. Corrosion resistance

This characteristic is only required for metal parts or for parts with a visible metal part.

P.R.M.U.'s (Pices Rptitives et Multi-Utilisateurs: multi-user repetitive parts) shall satisfy the
requirements of the designations defined according to Standard 01-71-002 Protection of repetitive
multi-user parts against ambient attacks , and entered on the drawing.
For other parts, the times for salt spray exposure according to Test Method D17 1058, shall comply
with the following values:

- there are no salt spray resistance requirements for parts that are not painted and not visible:

0 h exposure to salt spray,

- for painted parts that are not attacked in the vehicle configuration:
48 h exposure to salt spray,
- for painted parts that are attacked in the vehicle configuration:
125 h exposure to salt spray.

In all the cases, the various mechanisms shall satisfactorily operate after 200 h exposure followed by
48 h drying at ambient temperature.

In addition, appearance areas that the customer can touch considering the various functionalities of
the vehicle cockpit equipment in the vehicle configuration (inside of stowage cubby, parcel shelf, etc.)
are notified on the functional drawing. These areas shall not rust (directly or owing to migration) over
the vehicle anticorrosion guarantee period.

4.2.8. Odour

Emissions are detected according to the principle of Test Method D49 3001.

The olfactory intensity shall be equal to or less than 3, and the odour shall not be considered
unpleasant. In the case of doubt, the product shall be submitted to RENAULT.

4.2.9. Deposit of volatile products on window or "fogging"

4.2.9.1. Fogging

Deposition of volatile products on the window is evaluated according to Test Method D45 1727. In the
case of coated parts (for example, paints), the test shall be performed on the finished part or on a
representative slab.

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The test temperature is adapted to the location of the part in the vehicle; in the absence of any
indication to the contrary, the test temperatures below shall be complied with:
- 100 C 2 C for parts close to the glazing and fully exposed to direct insolation (cowl or upper
part of the dashboard, loudspeaker grill, for instance),
- 90 C 2 C for the other parts outside of gearbox lever centre consoles or bridges,
- 80 C 2 C for gearbox lever centre consoles or bridges and added parts.

On the one hand, the reflectance factor F shall be equal to or greater than 85 %, with an overall
standard deviation (determined on all slabs) equal to or less than 5 %.

On the other hand, no coloured deposit, crystal, or drop generation is allowed.

4.2.9.2. Additive volatility

The volatility of the additives is determined according to Test Method D45 1601.

It shall be equal to or less than 35 g/m2 in the general case, and equal to or less than 20 g/m2 in the
case of parts close to the glazing, and fully exposed to direct insolation (see note 4.2.9.1.)
R
4.2.10. Combustibility

Regulation FMVSS 302 concerning the regulation governing fire resistance is applicable to all parts in
the cockpit.

The combustion rate of the materials measured according to Test Method D45 1333 shall be less
than 100 mm/min; this value is entered on the functional drawing.

In the case of coated parts (e.g. painted), the test shall be performed on the finished part or on a
representative slab.

4.2.11. Static electricity

Requirements concerning the formation of static electricity on materials have not been defined yet,
however RENAULT reserves the right to impose restrictions on a case by case basis.

As the requirement stands, there shall be no staining caused by an electrostatic effect during the
vehicle service life .

In the case of electronic equipment, refer to Product Specifications 36-00-802, for resistance to
electrostatic discharges.

4.3. PERMANENCY OF APPEARANCE

The requirements below only apply to parts or sections of parts visible in the vehicle configuration.

Certain grains (in general, geometric) may produce different results depending on whether the
characteristic is measured in the direction of the grain or in the perpendicular direction (even at 45);
in this case, certain characteristics sensitive to the geometry of the grain (rubbing, scratches, wear,
etc.) shall be measured in different directions, the most adverse result is taken into account.

4.3.1. Light-fastness

The category to which the part belongs shall be determined according to a sunlight mapping (see
NOTE du 0.).

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4.3.1.1. Light/heat at high temperature

Resistance to light/heat at high temperature is determined according to high temperature Test Method
D47 1431, on parts subjected to significant direct sunlight (for example, cover or upper part of
dashboard, load speaker grille).
It shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of degradation
corresponds to index 4, there shall be no variation in tone.
In addition, there shall be no degradation in appearance or texture; the variation in brilliance shall be
between -50 % and + 100 %.

4.3.1.2. Light/heat at medium temperature

Resistance to light/heat at medium temperature is determined according to Test Method D47 1431 on
parts not subjected to direct sunlight (e.g. dashboard) and/or significant sunlight (lower part of
dashboard body).
It shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of degradation
corresponds to index 4, there shall be no variation in tone.
In addition, there shall be no degradation in appearance or texture; the variation in brilliance shall be
between -50 % and + 100 %.

4.3.1.3. Light/heat at low temperature

The resistance to light at low temperature is determined according to Test Method D47 1122, for
example on the lower parts of the console or bridge.
It shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of degradation
corresponds to index 4, there shall be no variation in tone.
In addition, there shall be no degradation in appearance or texture; the variation in brilliance shall be
between -50 % and + 100 %.

4.3.2. Ageing / durability in light / heat

The choice of category to which the part belongs shall be determined according to a sunlight mapping
in accordance with paragraph 4.3.1.
In the case of parts to be subjected to a test lasting 900 hours (see 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.2) , a
prevalidation of results is permitted on slabs (identical materials and colours).

4.3.2.1. Light / heat at high temperature (exposed behind glazing)

Ageing in light / heat is evaluated according to high temperature Test Method D47 1431, after 300 h
and 900 h of exposure on parts close to the glazing exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. cover or upper of
dashboard, loudspeaker grille).

After exposure for 300 h and 900 h, there shall be no degradation of the material or the coating such
as micro-flouring or brittle surface, burnished appearance, pasty texture, cracking, etc.
In addition, the colourfastness index determined according to Test Method D47 1431 shall be:
- after 300 h, equal to or greater than index 3/4 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of
degradation corresponds to index 3/4, there shall be no variation in tone,
- after 900 h, equal to or greater than index 3 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of
degradation corresponds to index 3, there shall be no variation in tone.

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In all cases, the variation shall be consistent over the whole specimen.

4.3.2.2. Light / heat at medium temperature

Ageing in light / heat is evaluated according to medium temperature Test Method D47 1431, at 300 h
and 900 h of exposure on parts sustaining little exposure to sunlight (example: lower part of
dashboard, top of console, gear stick knob).

After exposure for 300 h and 900 h, there shall be no degradation of the material or the coating such
as micro-flouring or brittle surface, burnished appearance, pasty texture, cracking, etc.
In addition, the colourfastness index determined according to Test Method D47 1431 shall be:
- after 300 h, equal to or greater than index 3/4 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of
degradation corresponds to index 3/4, there shall be no variation in tone,
- after 900 h, equal to or greater than index 3 on the grey degradation scale; if the level of
degradation corresponds to index 3, there shall be no variation in tone.

In all cases, the variation shall be consistent over the whole specimen.

4.3.2.3. Light / heat at low temperature

In the case of low temperature parts, i.e. sustaining little exposure (lower parts of console or bridge);
no additional ageing in light / heat required.

4.3.3. Bleedings

The bleeding characteristics are only demanded for parts with a textile coating.

These are evaluated with cotton, polyamide, and polyester fabrics.

4.3.3.1. Dye fastness in water

This characteristic is evaluated according to Test Method D47 1020.

No degradation of the part (index 5) is allowed. Slight bleeding on a white cloth (index 4-5) is
accepted.

4.3.3.2. Dye fastness in sea water

This characteristic is evaluated according to Test Method D47 1020.

No degradation of the part (index 5) is allowed. Slight bleeding on a white cloth (index 4-5) is
accepted.

4.3.3.3. Dye-fastness in sweat

This characteristic is evaluated according to Test Method D47 1020.

No degradation of the part (index 5) is allowed. Slight bleeding on a white cloth (index 4-5) is
accepted.

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4.3.4. Resistance to rubbing and cleaning agents

The resistance to rubbing and cleaning agents is determined according to Test Method D45 1010.

The requirements are indicated in the table below:

DEGRADATION
RUBBING BLEEDING INDEX
INDEX
- when dry 4/5 4-5
without visible micro-
scratches
- soapy water 4/5 >2
- technical heptane (1) 4 2
- ethanol / water 50/50 4 2
(2)

- acid perspiration (3) 4 2

- basic perspiration (3) 4 2

(1) Only on textiles

(2) Ethanol 95 diluted at 50 % with demineralized water
(3) Only on parts in frequent contact with the occupants (lids, stowage opening panels, controls,
switches, etc.).

4.3.5. Resistance to staining by constituent materials

Staining by the part constituent materials is evaluated according to Test Method 1199.

No staining or migration shall be observed (grey degradation index equal to 5).

4.3.6. Dirtying tendency

This characteristic is only demanded for parts with a textile coating.

The dirtying tendency is determined according to Test Method D45 1817.
The contrast rating shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on the grey scale.

4.3.7. Resistance to wear due to abrasion

The resistance to wear due to abrasion is determined according to Test Method D14 1055, with a test
period of:
- 30 minutes for areas in frequent contact with the occupants (lids, stowage opening panels or
cubbies, ashtray, etc.),
- 1 hour for areas in very frequent contact with the occupants, unless special conditions are given
on the drawing or in specific product specifications (steering wheel, gearshift knob, etc.).
After the test followed by slight brushing of the area being tested (five successive brushings in the
same direction with a hard synthetic bristle brush), a gloss variation equal to or less than 1 UB, and a
grey degradation index equal to or greater than 4 are allowed.

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4.3.8. Resistance to scoring

4.3.8.1. Scoring due to abrasion

The resistance to scoring due to abrasion is determined according to Test Method D42 1775.
The contrast rating shall be equal to or greater than index 3/4 on the grey scale.

4.3.8.2. Scoring due to burnishing

4.3.8.2.1. Highly exposed parts

The resistance to scoring by burnishing is determined according to Test Method D44 1900 on highly
exposed parts in contact with occupants and/or subjected to specular incidence lighting.
B60
The variation in brilliance at an angle of 60, ( x 100) shall be equal to or greater than 15 %.
B060

4.3.8.2.2. Other parts

The resistance to scoring by burnishing is determined according to Test Method D44 1900.
B60
The variation in brilliance at an angle of 60, ( x 100) shall be equal to or less than 30 %.
B060

4.3.9. Resistance to scraping

This characteristic is only required for parts with a textile or flocked coating.
The resistance to scraping is determined according to Test Method D44 1221.

4.3.9.1. Parts subject to little exposure (dashboard textile coating, etc.)

After 25 runs at a load of 4 N, a degradation corresponding to a rating equal to or greater than 3 is

permitted.

4.3.9.2. Parts subject to medium exposure (back of glove compartment, etc.)

After 15 runs at a load of 20 N, a deterioration corresponding to a rating equal to or greater than 3 is

accepted.

4.3.9.3. Parts subject to high exposure (lower parts of consoles or low consoles, etc.)

After 100 runs at a load of 32 N, a deterioration corresponding to a rating equal to or greater than 3 is
accepted.

4.3.10. Resistance to marking and creep due to indentation

The test is performed according to Test Method 1502 on top of the dashboard, in the area facing the
driver, on the one hand, and in the area facing the passenger, on the other hand, preferably in the
parcel rest areas, if any. The test pieces having undergone the test are subjected to stress-free "post-
stoving" during 1 hour at 70 C followed by 4 hours at 23 C.
No visible indentation is allowed.

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4.3.11. Staining

4.3.11.1. Staining due to migration

The parts may be stained due to the migration of constituent elements from contiguous parts, for
instance a rubber stop.
Staining due to migration is determined according to Test Method D47 1035.
No staining due to migration is allowed (grey degradation index equal to 5).

4.3.11.2. Paint staining

This test is performed according to Test Method D27 1465.

No lateral migration in the case of permanent contacts, and no staining due to contact or lateral
migration in the case of occasional contacts are allowed (grey degradation index equal to 5).

4.4. COHESION

4.4.1. Parts consisting of several materials

The cohesion of any part consisting of several materials shall be good. This requirement can be
validated by performing one of the tests below.

4.4.1.1. Rigid materials

The cohesion is evaluated by performing a tear-off test with traction between two plates according to
Test Method 1197.

The requirements are entered on the functional drawing.

4.4.1.2. Flexible materials

The cohesion is evaluated by performing a plane angle peeling test (180) according to Test
Method 1157.

The requirements are entered on the functional drawing.

4.4.1.3. Compound materials (rigid part and flexible part)

4.4.1.3.1. Multilayer (dashboard skin bonded to insert, for instance)

The cohesion is evaluated by performing a plane angle peeling test (90) according to Test
Method 1485.

4.4.1.3.1.1. Highly stressed parts (ex: console armrests)

The peeling force shall be equal to or greater than 25 N for a width of 50 mm.

4.4.1.3.1.2. Slightly stressed parts (ex: cover)

In the case of a coating/injected foam/insert complex or equivalent, the minimum value of the peeling
forces shall be equal to or greater than 5 N for a width of 50 mm.

In the case of a coating/glue/insert, heat-sheathed complex or equivalent, the minimum peeling force
shall be equal to or greater than 15 N if adhesion remains cohesive and equal to or greater than 25 N
if it is adhesive over a width of 50 mm.

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4.4.1.3.2. Comoulding, coextrusion, potting

The peeling force determined according to Test Method D41 1916 shall be equal to or greater than
25 N.

4.4.1.3.3. Adhered parts

Refer to Product Specifications 39-09-005.

4.4.2. Painted plastic parts or plastic parts with a graphic printing, etc.

The tests shall be performed after "settling" either for at least 7 days after paint application in the case
of reticulation paints (e.g. polyurethane) or at least 15 days after application in other cases (acrylic
paints, etc.).

4.4.2.1. Adhesion of paint coating

4.4.2.1.1. Low thickness paints (e.g. "veil" type)

Adhesion is determined according to Standard ISO 2409 under the following conditions:
- on the part itself insofar as possible, even if of small dimensions such as radio switches (see
below),
- hard substrate,
- slight degreasing isopropanol,
- 10 mm x10 mm cross-cut, or less if parts are small, with a separation of 1 mm,
- single blade or multi blade cutter (avoid excessively aggressive tools like cutting combs),
- pulling off an adhesive tape.
Adhesion shall correspond to category 0 or 1; transfer of paint particles on the adhesive tape is
permitted alongside the incisions.

4.4.2.1.2. High thickness paints (greater than 50 m) and "soft" paints

4.4.2.1.2.1. Parts with relatively flat areas

Adhesion of the paint coating, determined according to Test Method D51 1755, shall be equal to or
greater than 1,5 MPa.

4.4.2.1.2.2. Parts not representing a relatively flat area

Make a cut in the shape of a cross into the paint layer as far as the substrate (point angle 60), using
a scalpel or cutter and evaluate the adhesion by attempting to "peel" off the coating using the scalpel
or cutter.
Using the point of the scalpel or cutter, attempt to separate the coating by scraping from the point of
intersection of the two lines of the cross. Incline the scalpel or cutter until they are practically parallel
with the sample while attempting to remain at the coating/support interface without penetrating too far
into the support.
If it is difficult to separate the coating or if the support material is stressed, then the adhesion is
considered in conformity.
If it is easy to separate the coating and if it is possible to separate it in strips or catch the separated
layer with one's fingers, then adhesion is considered not in conformity.

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4.4.2.2. Adhesion of graphic printing, hot marking

4.4.2.2.1. Applied to uncoated plastic, paint or non soft varnish

Adhesion is determined according to Standard ISO 2409 under the following conditions:
- on the part itself insofar as possible, even if of small dimensions such as radio switches (see
below),
- hard substrate,
- slight degreasing isopropanol,
- 10 mm x10 mm cross-cut, or less if parts are small, with a separation of 1 mm,
- single blade or multi blade cutter (avoid excessively aggressive tools like cutting combs),
- pulling off an adhesive tape.
Adhesion shall correspond to category 0 or 1; transfer of paint particles on the adhesive tape is
permitted alongside the incisions.

4.4.2.2.2. Applied to paint or soft varnish

Adhesion is evaluated using an ERICHSEN marker Model 318, point 0,75, at a force of 10 N (yellow
spring).

The graphic printing, hot marking, shall follow the paint deformation without separating.

4.4.2.3. Paint coating suppleness

The suppleness of the paint coating is evaluated according to ISO Standard 178 with a test rate
of 10 mm/min (with punch application to the non-painted side).

The paint coating shall follow the part deformations in its reversible deformation domain without
cracking.

4.4.2.4. Paint coating thickness

The paint coating thickness, determined according to Test Method 1522, shall comply in every
respect with that noted on the approved test sample.

For fast evaluations, the thickness can be determined according to method B of French Standard NF
T 30-123 with a thickness gauge, for example reference PAINT BORER 518 from ERICHSEN or in a
premeditated manner by FOUCAULT current using a bonded metallic disk.

In the event of dispute, only Test Method 1522 prevails.

5. ENDURANCE

For some tests, especially those defined in the following paragraphs 5.2.1.; 5.2.3. and 5.3., when the
vehicle cockpit includes areas liable to be loaded: parcel rest, shelf, parcel shelf, console, etc., the
loading conditions (test weight, shape, distribution, position, etc.) are entered on the functional
drawing. Unless otherwise indicated, the weight is uniformly distributed over the bearing surface; it
consists of a piece of sound-deadening compound (chosen owing to its high density and malleability).

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Moreover, the equipment level of the vehicle cockpit (wiring, car radio, etc.) is defined within the
framework of validation plan drawing up between RENAULT and the Supplier.

At the end of the endurance tests implemented during the validation plan, and defined in the
paragraphs below (the requirements indicated in the annex shall be met for each of the corresponding
tests), there shall be no customer complaint effect, incipient separation or rupture.

5.1. TRACK RUNNING ENDURANCE

The running endurance test is performed on a road circuit according to the mission profiles specific to
the RENAULT test Departments.

5.2. SIMULATION BENCH RUNNING ENDURANCE

For components with strong criticality risks, a more stringent test on a "6 year" climatic vibration
bench may be suggested to test some functionalities (airbag, "Carminat", etc.).

5.2.1. Climatic vibration bench

The test is performed using a complete cockpit mounted on a test fixture in conformity with Product
Specifications 32-04-046, which shall be compatible with Renault test facilities. They are performed
according to Test Procedure 32-04-858.

Vibration ageing and cockpit noise detection profiles are used. They are specific to each project and
indicated by Renault.

5.2.2. Four roller bench (B.Q.R.)

The test is performed on the complete vehicle according to Test Procedure 37-03-000.

5.2.3. Four cylinder bench (B.4.V.)

The test is performed on the complete vehicle according to Test Procedure 37-02-001 for aspects
related to the body structure and according to Test Procedure 37-03-000 for aspects related to
bodywork parts.

5.3. OPERATING ENDURANCE

The operating endurance test is performed for each component according to the requirements defined
in its specific product specifications.

6. NOISES

The following requirements relate to all the parts including welded, screw, rivet, clip, etc. connections,
and more generally to parts with multiple components, whether these are removable or not.

6.1. SPURIOUS NOISES

Spurious noises are detected on a unit or a fixture representative of the vehicle configuration; the
detection relates to the investigation, location, and rating of the noises; it is performed according to
the test procedure 32-04-858.

Spurious noises when running are subjectively evaluated during the various endurance tests
mentioned in the paragraph above.

No spurious noise shall be detected after the endurance tests described in paragraphs 5.2. and 5.3.
(see annex).

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6.2. OPERATING NOISES

Operating noises are subjectively evaluated statically and when running by the accredited RENAULT
Departments during:

- operating endurance tests for accessories (vent, ashtray, stowage door, etc.),

- test track runs for PPP3 to PS vehicles

During the various detection phases, no spurious noise shall be observed.

7. QUALITY

The Supplier shall comply with the provisions of the RENAULT A.Q.F. (Assurance Qualit
Fournisseurs: supplier quality assurance) without restrictions.

7.1. STATISTICAL RELIABILITY

The statistical reliability objective is given for each project on the basis of the following E.C.R.'s
("Effets Clients Regroups": combined customer comments):

- ECR 1121 = (dashboard: vibration, noise),

- ECR 1122 = (console, radio support: vibration, noise),

- ECR 1123 = (cubby, glove compartment: vibration, noise),

- ECR 1124 = (telephone kit: vibration, noise)

- ECR 1150 = (dashboard: appearance),

- ECR 1170 = (cubby, glove compartment: operation),

- ECR 1175 = (cigarette lighter, ashtray: operation).

7.2. PREDICTED RELIABILITY ANALYSIS FILE

The products shall satisfy the requirements of the A.Q.P.P. (Assurance Qualit Produit - Processus:
product - process quality assurance) procedure established by the RENAULT Supplier Relations
Department (DRF). in particular, the Supplier shall submit an estimated reliability analysis file
(FMECA(1), failure trees, estimated calculations from data banks, etc.).

(1) FMECA: Failure Modes, their Effects and Criticality Analysis (see Standard 01-33-200).

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7.3. VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Before starting mass production of the product, and prior to accepting any change, the reliability of
the vehicle cockpit or of its constituent elements shall be estimated.

Checking is done from the following spaced out objectives:

- Reliability 3 years / 150 000 km,
- Durability 15 years / 300 000 km.

The following are jointly defined by the Supplier, the RENAULT Engineering Centre, la DRF and the
"Quality" Departments:
- number of parts to be tested,
- test or tests to be performed,
- possible stringency of the test or tests,
- confidence level.

NOTE: If, for a given type of part or component, and for a given variant, there are several
installations which have similar applications, the reliability test may be performed solely on
the most restricting application.

7.4. REQUIREMENTS

The failure rate (in K ) attributable to the Supplier, corresponding to the warranty (1 year), shall be
equal to or less than that defined in the letter of undertaking signed by the RENAULT "Purchasing"
Department on the basis of the I.T.G.'s ("Informations Techniques Garantie": technical warranty
information) relating to the vehicle cockpit equipment, e.g.:
- code 571: (dashboard),
- code 572: (stowage cubby).

8. AFTER-SALES REMOVAL-REFITTING

Unless special indications are entered on the drawing, each part shall be capable of withstanding six
successive removal-refitting cycles with the tools and according to the process recommended by the
After-Sales Department without notable losses in its initial characteristics (in particular, equal to or
less than 20 % in the case of attachments).

If sub-assemblies are manufactured (several parts assembled by the Supplier), it shall be possible to
remove each sub-assembly part with the tools used by RENAULT, save exceptions indicated on the
drawing.

If several Suppliers manufacture all or part of the same assembly, the removable parts shall be
strictly interchangeable both with respect to fittability and appearance.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH DEFINITION DOCUMENTS

The Supplier shall be capable of checking conformity of his parts with the definition documents
(drawings, product specifications, etc.).

If the Supplier is obliged to subcontract some tests, he shall inform RENAULT of the organisation
chosen (which, in some cases, may be RENAULT).

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9.1. ARCHIVING

The inspection reports for the characteristics are filed by the Supplier in accordance with the provisions
of Standard 00-10-415. They shall be made available to the RENAULT upon their request.
A CAD definition directly archivable on EUCLID or CATIA according to the request of the RENAULT
Engineering Centre shall be compiled and archived by the Supplier.
Digital data subject to an exchange agreement between the Supplier and RENAULT shall be in the
format jointly defined between the Supplier and the RENAULT GFE.

10. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

As additional requirements may prove necessary, RENAULT reserves the right to complete or modify
these product specifications, specific product specifications, or the functional drawings, at any time,
by means of additional clauses.

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ANNEX
SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE VARIOUS ENDURANCE TESTS AND OF THEIR REQUIREMENT S

REQUIREMENTS Climatic B4V vibrating

track B4V BQR bench operations
(depending on validation supports )
No rupture, breakage, loosening of structural parts (cross X X
members, column, bodywork parts, etc.)
No rupture, incipient separation, loosening of plastic / X X X X X
metal or plastic / plastic parts
No spurious noise before and after ageing, no notable X X X
appearance degradation (plays, etc.)
No spurious noises rated between 3 points and 10 points X X
according to RENAULT expert rating (high mileage)
No unpleasant operating noises before and after
"vibrations / actuations" ageing (screeching, creak, X X
spring resonance, etc.)
Control functionality X X
No annoying operating noise of electrical components
(relay, electrical contactor, etc. noises according to
RENAULT expert rating
Customer representativity 4 000 km vib: 3 years 8 years 150 000 km Reliability: 10
years
100 000 km 6 years
Durability: 15
years
Test period 1 month 2 months 1 week 3 days 1 week
2 weeks
Procedure or note reference 37-02-001 37-03-000 32-04-858
Milestone at the earliest PPP3 C-Lot C-Lot

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