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When refinishing high-voltage (HV) vehicles, it is important to check for OEM paint booth temperature recommendations so that HV components do not get damaged in the heat.
The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team is researching OEM HV paint booth temperatures and time recommendations. The information has been combined into a convenient chart. It is important to note that at this time, not all OEMs have this information available.
Most of the ambient or surface temperature information was obtained through I-CAR's OEM linking pin process. With this information, a technician is able to understand the temperature requirements more accurately. Though this is only a guide, confirmation of the temperature, time limits, and other requirements such as state of charge (SOC) should be obtained for the year, make, and model vehicle-specific service information.
| OEM | Paint Booth Temperature or Surface Temperature |
Time Limit | Ambient or Surface Temperature |
| Audi | 131°F (55°C) | 1 Hour | Surface |
| BMW / Mini | 140°F (60°C) | 2 Hours | Surface |
| Stellantis | 165°F (74°C) | 1 Hour | Surface |
| Ford / Lincoln | 140°F (60°C) | 45 Minutes | Ambient |
| General Motors | 140°F (60°C) | 40 Minutes | Ambient |
| Honda / Acura | 149°F (65°C) | None | Ambient |
| Hyundai / Genesis | 158°F (70°C) | 30 Minutes | Ambient |
| 176°F (80°C) | 20 Minutes | ||
| Jaguar / Land Rover | 176°F (80°C) | 1 Hour | Ambient |
| Kia | 158°F (70°C) | 30 Minutes | Ambient |
| 176°F (80°C) | 20 Minutes | ||
| Mazda | 140°F (60°C) | 45 Minutes | Surface |
| Mercedes-Benz | 167°F (75°C) | None | Ambient |
| Mitsubishi | 140°F (60°C) | 45 Minutes | Ambient |
| Nissan / INFINITI | 140°F (60°C) | None | Surface |
| Rivian | 150°F (65°C) | 55 Minutes | Ambient |
| Subaru (except Solterra) |
122°F (50°C) | 1 Hour | Ambient |
| Tesla | 165°F (74°C) | 45 Minutes | Surface |
| Toyota / Lexus / Scion | None | None | - |
| Volkswagen | 176°F (80°C) | 30 Minutes | Surface |
| 140°F (60°C) | 45 Minutes | ||
| Volvo | 170°F (77°C) | None | Ambient |
| TBD = To Be Determined | |||
Vehicle-specific refinish precaution statements can be found when searching for vehicles on the OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search page.
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