SPECIFICATIONS

47 - 01 - 000 - - G

PROTECTION
FROM AMBIENT CORROSIVE DAMAGE
TO METALLIC PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES
FITTED TO THE VEHICLE

DEA-GP / Standards and Tools Pole

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This document is to be considered as a whole, the parts of which must not be separated.

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No duplication permitted without the consent of the issuing department.
This document cannot be communicated without the approval of RENAULT GROUP.

FIRST ISSUE

February 2002 --- This document supersedes Product Specifications 47-04-000.

and 47-03-006.
This issue originates from draft NC 1998 0548/- - -.

MODIFICATION

November 2005 --A Complete revision of the document for update

This version is from project NC 2005 0627/--A
July 2006 --B Updated
This issue originates from the draft NC 2006 0326/ - - -.
June 2007 --C Addition of the As0 codification and update.
This issue originates from the draft NC 2007 0460/ - - -.
February 2014 --D Complete revision

September 2015 --E Update of paragraph 6.8.6 and simplification of the tables in paragraph 7

June 2021 --F Removal of the regulatory acronym and the paragraph 6.8.10

Oct 2022 - - G Complete revision with inclusion of change criteria for corrosion and
demerit rating (Aubevoye corrosion drive)

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Standards :00-10-050 ; 00-10-415 ; 01-00-510 ; AEK-A-00194 ; 01-70-006 ; 01-70-007 ;

01-72-010 ; 03-50-000 ; RNES-B-00087 ; RNES-B-00167 ; 03-70-550 ;
01-71-002 ; RNES-B-00089, AEK-A-00095

Specifications :36-00-802 ; 36-05-019 ; 36-05-211 ; 36-05-218

Test methods : RNES -G-00001 ; RNES-G-00005 ; RNES-G-0002 ; RNES-G-00009 ;

RNES-B-00102 ; 37-00-042/--B

Standards : NF EN ISO 1456; NF EN ISO 1461; EN ISO 2409; ISO 4925: 2005

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CONTENTS

Page

1 PURPOSE 5

2 GENERAL CONDITIONS TO PRODUCE AND SUPPLY PARTS 9

2.1 APPROVAL 9

2.2 TOXICITY BOTH REGULATION AND DIRECTIVE 9

3 ANTICORROSION CODIFICATION 10

4 DOCUMENTATION BY THE SUPPLIER 11

4.1 INDICATIONS TO BE PROVIDED ON THE DRAWING 11

4.2 CORROSION VALIDATION FILE OF METALLIC PARTS ASSEMBLED ON THE CAR DURING
ASSEMBLY (AEK-A-00194) 11

5 DEFINITIONS OF PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS 12

5.1 METALLIC SUBSTRATE AND METALLIC COATING WITH OR WITHOUT FINISHING 12

5.2 METALLIC SUBSTRATE METALLIC COATING+FINE ORGANIC LAYER (≤ 5 MICRONS) 12

5.3 METALLIC SUBSTRATE+WITH OR WITHOUT METALLIC COATING+THICK ORGANIC

LAYER 13

6 THE CORROSION TESTS TO BE PERFORMED BASED ON THE TYPE OF PROTECTION AND THE
ANTICORROSION CODIFICATION 14

6.1 PROCEDURE OF THE SUPPLIER FOR THIS DOCUMENT 14

6.2 CORROSION TEST TO BE PERFORMED 14

6.3 CORROSION TEST TO BE PERFORMED IN AN ASSEMBLY (MULTI-PARTS) 15

6.4 ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE THE CORROSION TESTS FOR THE ADDITIONAL
CODIFICATIONS (G, T, L AND Z) 16

6.5 DAMAGE BY CHIPPING OF PARTS PROTECTED BY AN ORGANIC LAYER WITH A

THICKNESS GREATER THAN 80 MICRONS 17

6.6 PARTS EXPOSED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 80 °C TΘ CODIFICATION 18

6.7 ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 18

6.7.1 Conductivity (Z1) 18

6.7.2 Contact with another part (Z2) 18

6.7.3 Parts machined after paint application (Z3) 18

6.7.4 Part receiving an additional protection (Z4) 19

6.7.5 Part subject to mechanical damages by friction (Z5) 19

6.7.6 Corrosion resistance of parts subject to specific chemical damage by the vehicle
liquids (L) 19

6.7.7 Part subject to dimensional restrictions (Z7) 21

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6.7.8 Protective free area (Z8) 21

6.7.9 Part which must be subject to degassing after electrolytic processing (Z9) 21

6.8 RATING OF THE PART AREAS 22

7 THE CORROSION TESTS AND THEIR CORROSION CRITERIA 24

7.1 THE FERROUS SUBSTRATES 24

7.1.1 FERROUS SUBSTRATE with METALLIC coating (zinc, aluminum, tin, etc.) 24

7.1.2 STEEL SHEET METAL, LAMINATED BAR, EXTRUDED TUBE with or without metallic
(pre) coating protected by an ORGANIC coating 25

7.1.3 STEEL, FORGE, AND FERROUS CAST IRON protected with an ORGANIC coating 26

7.2 SUBSTRATE MADE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY 27

7.2.1 ALUMINIUM ALLOY substrate protected by ANODIC OXIDATION 27

7.2.2 ALUMINIUM ALLOY substrate protected by an ORGANIC coating 28

7.3 STAINLESS STEEL PARTS SUBJECT TO A TEMPERATURE < TO 300°C 29

7.3.1 STAINLESS STEEL protected or not by an ORGANIC coating less than or equal to 5
µm 29

7.3.2 STAINLESS STEEL parts, subject to a temperature less than 300°C, protected by an
ORGANIC coating greater than 5 µm 30

7.4 METALLIC PARTS PROTECTED WITH A DECORATIVE CHROME COATING ≤ 2 MICRONS 31

7.5 FERROUS SUBSTRATE PARTS PROTECTED BY AN ANTI-WEAR COATING 32

7.6 THE ZAMAC OR MAGNESIUM SUBSTRATES: SHEET METAL OR FOUNDRY 33

7.6.1 The ZAMAC or MAGNESIUM substrates: raw parts or with a protective layer 33

7.6.2 The ZAMAC or sheet metal or foundry MAGNESIUM substrates, parts protected with
an ORGANIC coating > 5 µm 34

7.7 PART OR ASSEMBLY KEPT CLOSED IN A CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM EXTERNAL

CONTAMINANTS 35

7.8 PARTS ASSEMBLED WITH VARIOUS SUBSTRATES: CORROSION AT COUPLINGS 36

8 AUBEVOYE DYNAMIC CORROSION TEST (METHOD 37-00-042/-B) 40

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1 PURPOSE

The purpose of these specifications is to define the expected anticorrosion requirements, to protect metallic
parts and assemblies from ambient damages, as per the defined anticorrosion codification §3. This codification
must be provided by an anticorrosion PPC.
For the first-time, this version includes codifications which take into account the ratings made by the
anticorrosion PPC during vehicle corrosion test preformed at Aubevoye (Test procedure 37-00-042/--B). These
requirements must be included in the reference specifications (RFQ) and must be complied with (§ 8).

The tests required in the specifications are performed preferably on whole parts or assemblies. During the
static corrosion test, the positioning of the part or assembly is important. Position must ensure corrosion testing
on worst scenario of the application. Many parts may have to be tested in order to validate the various areas
of a part.

Regarding the Aubevoye test, the results will have to be provided by Renault to the parts suppliers and the
latter will have to implement corrective actions as per the Anticorrosion PPC recommendations in case the
results are non-compliant. If the part or the assembly related to it is not tested, the anticorrosion PPC shall
provide opinion based on similar part results during previous tests.

For an innovation (New coating, new technology, new part for example), an Aubevoye corrosion test of 70
cycles must be performed as much as possible with a part that represents mass production.
The part load specifications cannot substitute 4701000. In case corrosion tests specified in the latter are
present, they will have to be performed in addition to the corrosion tests specified in 4701000.

The 2 flow charts which specify the specifications logic and the tests to be done once the codification is
obtained by the anticorrosion PPC, are given below.

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Reminder:

In order to ensure the proper design of a part from a corrosion perspective, the existing design rules must
be complied with. To which some of these base rules are added (non-exhaustive):

 Orientation of edges not seen by the customer

 No water retention
 Limitation of galvanised couplings
The compliance of materials excluding corrosion (chemical composition, processing mode, final appearance,
mechanical resistance etc.) is managed by the parts specifications.
The part appearance criteria are not managed by the DEA TC and must be managed by the metier and/or
the part specifications: resistance to UV, chipping for example.

Specific case, perforation strength requirement

For the related chassis bodies (engine sub-frames for examples) by the requirement of the perforation
corrosion requirements for 12 years, a 63 cycles ECC1 test must be performed (42 ECC1 cycles for 6 years)
followed by a complete tear down and opening of joints and welds in order to check the couplings and the
hollow bodies (limited presence of red oxidation). The position in the corrosion chamber will have to be
documented in order to define the damage of various couplings.

Based on the results obtained, the anticorrosion PPC will be able to request an expertise to determine the loss
in thickness. These must be less than or equal to 5% of the thickness of the related sheet metal. If it is the
case, the anticorrosion PPC will also validate the corrosion test.

Moreover, as much as possible, 70 cycles Aubevoye drive to be followed by an expertise by the DEA TC for
any new part application.

Limitations
This document must not be used:

- For parts assembled on vehicle like hinges or cross-members for example before Paint shop
(phosphate/cataphoresis steps)

- For parts closed in a box (housing + lid for example). However, a recommendation must be requested
from an anticorrosion PPC in order to see the corrosion risks with him in order to have the required tests
performed if required. The duration and the type of corrosion test will have to be evaluated by the
anticorrosion PPC, this is done to ensure corrosion resistance that is compliant with the requirements (§
7.7).

- For the bonnet hinges and hinges: refer to the standard 01-70-007.

- For brake rotors (brake discs, drum) and the exhaust parts: refer to the parts specifications

- For removable parts for vehicle maintenance: oil filter, petrol or diesel filter, FR and RR windscreen
wipers, refer to the part specifications.

- For the “repetitive and RMU multi-user parts” attachment components: refer to the standard 01-71-
002 and RNES-B-00059

- For phosphate-coated attachments: refer to the standard RNES-B-20044

- For heat-galvanised parts (thickness>40µm): refer to the standard NF EN ISO 1461.

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- For permanent contacts with automobile liquids for example: coolant inside radiators etc.: contact the
Renault DEA-TC-PT Fluid team.

- For parts with a polymer substrate coated with one or many metallic coatings: contact the DEA-TC-P.

- For stainless steel parts subject to temperatures greater than or equal to 300°C: refer to the parts
specifications.

Note: If there is any doubt on one of these limitations or in other cases (magnesium parts, parts fitted before
cataphoresis etc.), Contact the DEA-TC-M2.

2 GENERAL CONDITIONS TO PRODUCE AND SUPPLY PARTS

Refer to Standard 00-10-415 and Specifications that define the part.

2.1 APPROVAL

The parts related to these Specifications must be approved as per AEK-A-00194: “Anticorrosion protection:
Product and process identification sheet”.

2.2 TOXICITY BOTH REGULATION AND DIRECTIVE

In dry state, and irrespective of the conditions of use of the part, the protective coating must not contain or
release products that are toxic or can disturb the users. During the provision of the initial samples, the latter
must be followed up with a toxicological information sheet compliant with the recommendation, duly filled. The
protection applied must be compliant with the standard 00-10-050.

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3 ANTICORROSION CODIFICATION

The anticorrosion objectives are defined by the product department and by the anticorrosion technical policy
committee (CPTA). The anticorrosion codification is defined based on the level of damage, the criteria given below
must be documented. Each criterion corresponds to a code which forms the corrosion codification to be mentioned
in the functional drawing or the reference specifications. This codification is only given by an anticorrosion PPC.

CODES CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS

ANTICORROSION OBJECTIVES
 As0 Short duration
 As1 Average duration
 As2 Long duration

VISIBILITY OF PARTS (AEK-A-00095: DEFINITION OF THE VISIBILITY OF THE PARTS

ACCORDING TO THE SITUATION ON THE VEHICLE)
 NVE Part placed in a box refer to § 7.7
 NV Part not visible or hidden by a fairing, a style mask, skid… An invisible part must not cause red
oxidation run-off which would be visible to the customer Refer to § 7
 VC “Vehicle on the bridge” visible part
 VB “Engine compartment customer intervention, wheel change, fuel” visible part
 VA “Vehicle on wheels, open opening panels without engine bonnet” visible part
CORROSIVE DAMAGE Area of the vehicle
I Interior parts said to be slightly damaged
M Middle parts (only for the sill or similar part)

E Exterior parts said to be severely damaged (1)

DAMAGE BY CHIPPING
 NG Part not subject to chipping Refer to

G Part subject to chipping § 6.5

(2)
EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE
Refer to
 NT Part not subject to a peak temperature greater than or equal to 80°C
§ 6.6
 T Part subject to a peak temperature 

SPECIFIC CHEMICAL DAMAGE BY VEHICLE LIQUIDS

Refer to
 NL Part not subject to liquid damage
§ 6.7.6
L Part which can be subject to liquid damage (refer to § 6.8.6.3)

ADDITIONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
 Z… Refer to
If one or additional characteristics are requested, the definition is completed by the letters Z1, Z2,
etc., a note which defines this or these additional characteristics is specified in the drawing or in § 6.7
the part specifications.
 A30 MAX. RATING AT 30 CORROSION CYCLES AT AUBEVOYE as per standard no. 37 02 102
Refer to § 8
 A70 MAX. RATING AT 70 CORROSION CYCLES AT AUBEVOYE as per standard no. 37 02 102

(1) If the result is non-compliant, using a pre-protected sheet metal of type G10/10, G6/6, Z140, Z100 etc., will be
required
(2) Requires a protection either via P1 or via a Housing (the Z4 is implied, refer to § 6.7.4). The application of P2 is
only palliative, it delays the occurrence of oxidation

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4 DOCUMENTATION BY THE SUPPLIER

4.1 INDICATIONS TO BE PROVIDED ON THE DRAWING

The following information, in compliance with the standard 01-00-510 “technical drawing and approval of
supplier drawings” must be given on the supplier drawing:

- The anticorrosion codification,

- The name of the coating (marketing name) offered by referring to a normative document which explains
the characteristics of the coating,

- The formulator (name of the Chemist),

- The applicator and the mode of application

- The thickness of the coating (minimum and maximum).

Unless otherwise indicated the sizes given in the drawing must be the sizes of the protected part
.

4.2 CORROSION VALIDATION FILE OF METALLIC PARTS ASSEMBLED ON THE CAR DURING
ASSEMBLY (AEK-A-00194)

The file must be filled by the supplier and sent to the Part Pilot (PFE, LI etc.).

If the skill of the supplier for “measurements and tests” is recognised by Renault and sanctioned by a self-
validation as per NF EN ISO/CEI 17025 the latter will submit the DVC consisting of the following to Renault:
“Product/Process identification sheet” and measurement result pages or tests for which it is self-validated.

If the skill of the supplier to perform corrosion tests is not recognised by Renault, the latter can be performed
at the test sub-contractors sites approved by DEA-TC. This list can be referred to at the Supplier Portal:
http://suppliers.renault.enxo.org/pfr_publication/fr/ps/Norme/1143385.html

Moreover, the results at 30 and 70 cycles at Aubevoye will have to be submitted to the supplier if they are
available and any non-compliant result will have to be taken into account by the supplier for correction and
return to compliance.

For the new part, a validation of 70 cycles at Aubevoye or an anticorrosion PPC recommendation is
mandatory.

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5 DEFINITIONS OF PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

5.1 METALLIC SUBSTRATE AND METALLIC COATING WITH OR WITHOUT FINISHING

Definition: it is a coating consisting of metallic elements deposited on a substrate and possibly covered with a
finishing, which can be mineral or organic, with a thickness less than or equal to 1 µm.

Passivation and/or finishing

(conversion coat, organomineral film
etc.)
Metallic coating for example: pure
zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-
iron, zinc aluminium magnesium etc.

Substrate for example: steel, cast

iron, aluminium, etc.

5.2 METALLIC SUBSTRATE METALLIC COATING+FINE ORGANIC LAYER (≤ 5 MICRONS)

Definition: it is a coating consisting of metallic elements deposited on a substrate covered with an organic layer
of thickness less than or equal to 5 µm.

The anticorrosion requirements for this type of coating are similar to the metallic coating.

Organic finishing layer

Metallic coating (with possibly passivation):

pure zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron,
etc.
Substrate for example: steel, cast iron, aluminium,
etc.

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5.3 METALLIC SUBSTRATE+WITH OR WITHOUT METALLIC COATING+THICK ORGANIC LAYER

Definition: it is a coating consisting of metallic elements deposited or not on a substrate covered with a thick
organic layer

The anticorrosion requirements for this type of coating are similar to the organic coating.

Organic layer: for example: paint, cataphoresis,

polyester, epoxy etc.

Surface treatment: for example: phosphate

treatment, Ni-free, passivation etc.
Metallic coating (with possibly passivation): pure
zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron, Zinc
aluminium magnesium etc...
Substrate for example: steel, cast iron, aluminium,
etc. The recommended
table of cataphoresis thickness values is given below as per the type of support for parts coated with black
cataphoresis (mechanical part)

VB Parts VC Parts

Type of Cast Bare steel Coated Cast Bare steel Coated

support (2) iron steel iron steel

External Min. Min. 20 Min. Min. Min. 30 (1) Min.

thicknesses 30 15 30 15
with
cataphoresis
in µm

Thickness of X Min. 20 µm for a part with hollow X Min. 20 µm for a part with hollow
hollow sections, couplings and beads or sections, couplings and beads or
section welding points (3) (4) welding points (3) (4)

Notes If corrosion and/or If corrosion and/or

Aubevoye test not Aubevoye test not
compliant, change to compliant, change to
coated steel is coated stell is requested
requested

(1) A min. specification of 15 µm can be applied with a prior validation of the anticorrosion PPC

(2) For another support request the anticorrosion PPC

(3) For example: Subframe, Add on

(4) For 100% galvanised parts and based on the design, a thickness of 10 µ can be accepted after validation
by the Anticorrosion PPC

N.B. 1: For NVE and NV parts, the anticorrosion PPC will specify the thickness

N.B. 2: The cataphoresis has no anti-gritting property. This function must be performed either by an additional
organic layer, or by an anti-gritting mastic (P1) or by a protective housing

Note 1: In case of switch of part cataphoresis to body cataphoresis for highly damaged part, pre-coated
sheet metal must be used for the concerned parts.

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Note 2: In order to ensure the quality of the organic coating an adhesive test will have to be performed as
per the standard EN ISO 2409. The requirement is as follows: rating ≤ to 1. A non-compliant result shows
poor adhesion of the coating leading to an increased risk of corrosion development. This result will have to
be provided to the anticorrosion PPC for information. A result ≥ to 1 will require an action plan to return to a
value ≤ to 1.

6 THE CORROSION TESTS TO BE PERFORMED BASED ON THE TYPE OF PROTECTION AND THE
ANTICORROSION CODIFICATION

6.1 PROCEDURE OF THE SUPPLIER FOR THIS DOCUMENT

To determine the validation test(s) and the related requirements, the following questions must be asked:

- What is the anticorrosion codification of the part?

- Is it single part with a single codification or an assembly of parts with many codifications?

- For a single part, what is the substrate? (Iron, aluminium etc.)

- For a single part, is there a coating or not? If yes, what is its type? (Paint, metallic coating etc.) of what
thickness?

6.2 CORROSION TEST TO BE PERFORMED

Organic layer > than 5µm Decorative metallic

applied to a ferrous substrate, coatings of Cr/Ni/Cu
Metallic coatings aluminium, anodised and anodised
aluminium, ZAMAC, aluminium.
magnesium, stainless steel

Perform a test
Perform a test ECC1 Perform a test
Salt spray As per RNES-G-00005 CASS-TEST and/or BS
As per RNES-G-00001 (+ pre-contamination only for the As per RNES-G-00002 and
aluminium RNES-G-00009) RNES-G-00005

Note: The tests are performed on single parts (for example fastening lugs, screws etc.) or on assemblies (for
example boot lid lock).
A document must be filled before each validation: AEK-A-00194 (ANTICORROSION PROTECTION: PRODUCT &
PROCESS IDENTIFICATION SHEET).
For the number of parts or assemblies to be tested simultaneously  Refer to § 6.4

The test durations and the requirements are given in § 7.

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6.3 CORROSION TEST TO BE PERFORMED IN AN ASSEMBLY (MULTI-PARTS)

Moreover, tests performed on each of the parts taken separately (refer to chapter 6.2), an ECC1 test must be
performed in an assembly to evaluate resistance to corrosion of the interfaces (run-off couplings, bimetallic or
galvanic coupling).

Note: The Z2 codified parts which have a galvanic corrosion risk, they must be tested assembled to evaluate the
following risks:
- Bimetallic corrosion (2 metals with very different electric potentials connected electrically)
- Galvanic corrosion, for example for conductive polymer seals in contact with a metallic material or a paint.

The test durations and the requirements are given in § 7.8.

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6.4 ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE THE CORROSION TESTS FOR THE ADDITIONAL
CODIFICATIONS (G, T, L AND Z)

TX°C LX
G Part subject to Parts subject to Zx
temperature chemical damages by Part which must comply
Part subject to
the fluids of the vehicle with the additional
gritting
characteristics

Gritting of the part if the Perform the required Perform a pre- Perform the To be done on a case-by-
organic layer is at least 80 thermal impact, as per the contamination test without case basis.
µm protection family. with the pre- Refer to §6.7
Refer to method in § 6.5. Refer to method in § 6.6. appropriate contamination,
automobile the part will be
fluids, as per used as a
the protective reference.
family.
Make a scratch on the Refer to
The impact
method in §
requirements are bare skin for organic
6.7. 6
defined in § 6.5. layers.

Make a scratch on the

bare skin for organic
layers.

Corrosion Corrosion
test test

The summary table of the number of parts to be tested when there are many contaminations based on possible fluids
and an operating temperature greater than 80 °C, is given below.

T°C Fluids

Number of parts to be tested Minimum of 3 parts 3 parts per fluids+1

if T° > 80°C reference part
(without pre-
contamination)

N.B. 1: For example, for a part which has an operating temperature greater than or equal to 80 °C and while being
in touch with the 2 automobile fluids, 3 parts must be produced for the T°C, 3 parts per fluid and a reference part.
This gives a total of 10 parts which will be subject to a corrosion test.

N.B. 2: Regarding the resistance to temperature of various coatings, refer to the DEATM2 team

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6.5 DAMAGE BY CHIPPING OF PARTS PROTECTED BY AN ORGANIC LAYER WITH A THICKNESS
GREATER THAN 80 MICRONS

A paint with a thickness less than or equal to 80 µm does not help to resist chipping (highly damaged part).
Based on the coatings applied, exceeding the 150 µm deposited may be required.
The anticorrosion PPC will be able to request a test to be performed on the plates in 9/19 format (represents
the substrate of the part to be tested) on which the coating to be tested is applied to validate the resistance to
chipping as per the test method RNES-B-00102.

THERMAL IMPACT (refer to §6.6)

Must be performed before chipping if the curing temperature of the organic coating is less than the
maximum operating temperature ( given in the codification).

CHIPPING ON THE TEST PIECE OR FLAT PART (as per the test method RNES-B-00102)

REQUIREMENTS:
Paint scaling must be at a maximum of 3 (see type photo)
No impact must affect the ferrous substrate (no red colouration
after the copper sulphate test).

Note: For parts with a complex geometry, the validation will be performed on a case-by-case basis as per the
recommendation of the anticorrosion PPC

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6.6 PARTS EXPOSED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 80 °C TΘ CODIFICATION

After subjecting to a support to heat for 2 hours, the parts must meet the corrosion resistance requirements.

Anticorrosion codification: The temperature T is given in the anticorrosion codification of the part.

Organic, organo-mineral coatings: If the curing temperature of the organic coating is greater than  the
thermal shock need not be performed.

Operating procedure:

The part is stored outside the oven and the ambient temperature of the lab during the warm-up of the oven.

Beforehand, the operator will have to place a thermocouple inside the oven and at 10 cm from the edges
(useful volume). The accuracy of the thermocouple will have to be ± 2°C within the temperature range from 80
to °C).

Wait for temperature to become stable at about T°C ± 2°C.

Place the part(s) to be tested at the centre of the oven without the parts being in contact with the thermocouple
or between them and close the door.

Wait for the oven’s temperature to become stable at °C ± 2°C then leave the part(s) 2 hours in the oven at
°C ± 2°C.

Remove the part and wait for it to cool at ambient temperature before subjecting it to a corrosion test.

6.7 ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

In some cases, additional requirements are mentioned in the anticorrosion codification, like a Z and a note
with it.

6.7.1 Conductivity (Z1)

RENAULT may require a part to conduct electricity (part on which a ground wire is attached, for example), in
this case, the part must be able to perform the required function.

6.7.2 Contact with another part (Z2)

If a part of the part or the assembly is in contact with another metallic part or a metallic coating, refer to the
additional coupling risk, for the requirements of 7.8.

Note: Any part in a perfectly closed environment and which is not damaged must not be subject to a corrosion
test as per these Specifications. However, the anticorrosion PPC must be requested in order to determine the
requirement to perform a corrosion test (coupling risk, sealing risk, etc.). He will determine the type and the
duration of the tests to be performed.

6.7.3 Parts machined after paint application (Z3)

The parts must be tested after machining this to test the influence of cutting and washing products. The
machined areas will have to be hidden with an adhesive or a paint applied manually on the latter in order not
to cause an oxidation run-off.

The resistance of the anticorrosion protective coating to machining and washing liquids is evaluated based
on the test method described in the paragraph 6.8.6.

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6.7.4 Part receiving an additional protection (Z4)

A part can receive the following additional protections:

- Anti-chipping product (Protection P1) compliant with the standard RNES-B-00162

- Additional underbody protection (Protection P2) as per the standard 03-70-550,

- Hollow section wax (Protection P3) as per the standard 03-70-550,

Compatibility of protections between themselves: The anticorrosion coating or painting must not be damaged
by the additional protection(s). The adhesion between the products must be ensured.

Note: For a part subject to chipping, the Z4 will not be included in the codification of the part but will be implied
which requires the installation of a chipping protection (P1, Housing etc.)

Note: DIPV is responsible for these products. The DEA-TC-M2 must be included to study a new additional
protection.

6.7.5 Part subject to mechanical damages by friction (Z5)

Some parts can be subjected to mechanical damage by friction when they are used, e.g.: seat runner. The
coatings or paints must withstand friction or scratching in order to ensure corrosion resistance.

The functional conditions must be defined with the GFE responsible for the part.

6.7.6 Corrosion resistance of parts subject to specific chemical damage by the vehicle liquids (L)

Parts can be subject to occasional contamination by some automobile fluids. The parts are contaminated
beforehand before the corrosion test and must meet the requirements defined in these Specifications Parts
without pre-contamination must be subject to a corrosion test simultaneously and must meet the same
requirements
Note 1: For permanent contacts with automobile fluids (for example coolants inside radiators) contact
the Fluid team of DE-TC-PT.

Note 2: In contacts with fluids, we do not take into account downgraded modes e.g.: Battery leakage, brake
leakage etc.

The test method comes from the ISO 60068-2-74 with details on the contamination time and fluid
temperature. There is a contamination level:

6.7.6.1 Occasional contamination (category A)

Definition: case of a repair, a maintenance, refilling the liquid, use of windscreen washer, refilling the fuel tank
etc.

Note that at least 3 samples or parts must be tested.

Step 1: At ambient temperature soak the related specimen in the fluid specified or spray it with this fluid and
ensure that the specimen is properly soaked throughout its surface.
Step 2: Let the sample drain naturally at ambient temperature for 5 to 10 minutes, it is not allowed to shake
or wipe it.
Step 3: Place the specimen in an oven at 70°C ± 2°C for 93 h ± 3h. At the end of this period, allow the
specimen to cool at ambient temperature.
Step 4: Perform the corrosion test as defined in paragraph 6.2. Resistance to corrosion will have to comply
with the criteria which are defined in the tables in paragraph 7.

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Summary of the occasional contamination method with automotive fluids

Note: The selection of the spraying or immersion method will depend on the size of the part (feasibility) and the
available test facility.

Step 1
Selection of the contamination mode: Spraying or Immersion.
At ambient temperature soak the related specimen in the fluid specified or spray it with this fluid
and ensure that the specimen is soaked properly throughout its surface.

Spraying for 30 ± 2 seconds Immersion for 30 ± 2 seconds

throughout the surface of the part to then remove the sample.
be tested. Wetting must be uniform.

Step 2
Draining phase: Let the sample drain naturally at for 5 min to 10 minutes; it is not
allowed to shake or wipe it.

Step 3
Stoving phase: Place the specimen in an oven at 70°C ± 2°C for 93 h ± 3h. At the
end of this period, allow the specimen to cool at ambient temperature.

Step 4
Corrosion test: Perform the corrosion test as defined in paragraph 6.2.
Resistance to corrosion will have to comply with the criteria which are defined in the
tables in paragraph 7.

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6.7.6.2 Definition of liquids

Refer to the standards RNES-B-00087 and 03-50-000 that define the liquids to be used

Codification
Type of product Information given as an example
marker
Category 6 brake fluid as per ISO4925 (veh with ESP)
L1 Brake and hydraulic clutch fluid Category 4 brake fluid as per ISO4925 (veh without
ESP)
Mixture of ARTECO 50/50 AND SAER code 10285:
L2 Cooling liquid R100 596 724
(Diluted with distilled water)
Ethanol-based and/or isopropanol-based
“Standard”
L3 window-washing fluid, used for
Window-washing fluid
‘Very Cold’ Concentration
Petrol fuel with fraction of biofuel (1) Based on the related geographical regions
L4

Diesel fuel with fraction of biofuel (2) Diesel B30: D-E-001

L5

Electric vehicle battery attachment

L6 SCM TRANSNET (Degreasing agent/foaming agent)
washing fluid

L7 AddBlue® AUS 32 is standardised as per the standard ISO 22241.

L8 Battery electrolyte Request the anticorrosion PPC

“Multi-material” non-chlorinated aqueous liquid, used in

Z3 Machining fluid the industrial sector.
Suppliers: Fuchs, Henkel, Chemetall, Quaker Chemical.

6.7.7 Part subject to dimensional restrictions (Z7)

This indication must be specified in the functional drawing, for parts with dimensional constraints to be
complied with or for parts with threaded components. The thickness of the layer must be taken into account
in the chain of dimensions. Pay attention to the anodic oxidation of aluminium alloys which increases on the
size initially.

6.7.8 Protective free area (Z8)

If for functional or assembly reasons, a part of the part must be free from protection, the latter must be
specifically mentioned in the functional drawing.

The exposed area must be protected by a tape or a paint to prevent run-offs during the corrosion test. This
area will not be taken into account for ratings during static corrosion tests.

6.7.9 Part which must be subject to degassing after electrolytic processing (Z9)

To know if it is required to degas the part, refer to RNES-B-00089.

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6.8 RATING OF THE PART AREAS

Note: The parts must be rated with the naked eye and at a distance of approximately 50 centimetres.

Corrosion in full skin Corrosion of the edge

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Corrosion point at the selvage and on the SEFG weld bead Corrosion on the coupling edge

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7 THE CORROSION TESTS AND THEIR CORROSION CRITERIA

7.1 THE FERROUS SUBSTRATES

With or without organic finishing
7.1.1 FERROUS SUBSTRATE with METALLIC layer
coating (zinc, aluminum, tin, etc.) Metallic coating (with or without
finishing): Pure zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-
Substrate Fe nickel, zinc-iron, aluminium/silicon, zinc
aluminium magnesium etc.
Steel sheet metal, forged
steel, ferrous cast iron

The validation test that must be performed in this case is Salt spray Test, as per RNES-G-00001 which includes
the aggressiveness of the test on the zinc. This aggressiveness is mandatory to define the duration of anticorrosion
protection in the best manner.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part External Part

Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding

As0/NV 264h (1)

As0/VC 504h (1)

As1/NV No requirement 288h (1)

As1/VB 600h (1)

48h (2) 192h (2)

As1/VA 120h (1) 600h (1)

As2/NV No requirement 408h (1)

48h (2) 240h (2)

As2/VA 144h (1) 816h (1)

Requirements:

(1) No red oxidation

(2) No change in appearance

The test conditions:

- The tests requested in the specifications are performed on whole parts or on assemblies or on part samples,
placed in vehicle configuration such as to reproduce the damage level in the vehicle. The positioning of the
parts is defined in accordance with RENAULT.
- Also note that for the BS test (RNES-G00001), any change in appearance is required to be noted and
appearance change and red oxidation are rated from the first point for appearance.
- For VA codified parts, they must be compulsorily compared with a sample that has not been subject to a
corrosion test, this is done to note the change in appearance.

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7.1.2 STEEL SHEET METAL, LAMINATED BAR, EXTRUDED TUBE with Organic coating
or without metallic (pre) coating protected by an ORGANIC coating With or without metallic (pre) coating (with or without passivation): pure
zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron, aluminium/silicon, etc.
Substrate Fe Sheet metal
in steel
Note: for parts processed by attachment the contact areas must be minimum, these areas must not be taken into account for the rating.
The validation test which must be performed in this case is the test ECC1, as per RNES-G-00005, after adhesion test on the dedicated part (EN ISO 2409).
The parts are scratched as per RNES-G-00005, the scratches must be positioned at 20° in relation to the vertical in the corrosion chamber.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part External Part

Complete skin and Fully scratched Fully scratched
Edge Coupling selvage Edge and welding Full skin Coupling selvage
welding skin skin
5 cycles 14 cycles 14 cycles 14 cycles
As0/NV (1) (3) (4) (5)
10 cycles/28 cycles 28 cycles 28 cycles 28 cycles
As0/VC (1) (7) (3) (4) (5)
7 cycles 18 cycles 18 cycles 18 cycles
As1/NV No requirement (1) (3) (4) (5)
11 cycles/35 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles
As1/VB (1) (7) (3) (4) (5)
3 cycles 9 cycles 9 cycles 9 cycles 11 cycles/35 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles
As1/VA (2) (3) (4) (6) (2) (8) (3) (4) (6)
7 cycles 21 cycles 21 cycles 21 cycles
As2/NV No requirement
(1) (3) (4) (5)
4 cycles 11 cycles 11 cycles 11 cycles 14 cycles/42 cycles 42 cycles 42 cycles 42 cycles
As2/VA (2) (3) (4) (6) (2) (8) (3) (4) (6)

- Edge (limit of a surface of a part or cutting edge) and welding

(1) Red corrosion ≤ to 5 areas of 3 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 5% of the surface of the welding bead
(2) Red corrosion ≤ to 1 area of 3 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 5% of the surface of the welding bead
(7) Red corrosion ≤ to 10 areas of 5 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the total length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 10% of O.R and blistering after adhesive tape pulling test per
weld bead
(8) Red corrosion ≤ to 2 areas of 5 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the total length of the edges (cutaway edges) and ≤ to 10% of O.R and blistering after adhesive tape pulling test
per weld bead Important points (2), (7) and (9) If there is a non-compliance, move onto pre-coated sheet metal
- Complete skin and contact area with rubber/glue
(3) No blistering and no white or red corrosion. No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure described in the RNES-G-00005).
- Fully scratched skin
(4) Average separation of the paint for the damage ≤ 3.5 mm for the bare steel and ≤ 2.5 mm for the zinc-base pre-coated steel (zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron …).
- Coupling selvage or contact with the rubber/glue
(5) No red corrosion greater than 1 mm and run-off greater than 5 mm from the selvage of the sheets metal mating.
(6) On the selvage: no blistering under the skin and no white or red corrosion from the boundary (no run-off). No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure
described in the RNES-G-00005).

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Organic coating
7.1.3 STEEL, FORGE, AND FERROUS CAST IRON protected with an With or without metallic pre-coating (with or without passivation):
ORGANIC coating Pure zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron, aluminium/silicon, etc..
Substrate Fe Forged steel, ferrous cast iron

Note: the thickness of the organic coating must be at least greater than the roughness of the surface. For parts processed by attachment the contact areas must be
minimum, these areas must not be taken into account for corrosion rating.

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the ECC1 test, as per RNES-G-00005.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part External Part

Edge Full skin Coupling selvage Edge and welding Full skin Coupling selvage

4 cycles 7 cycles 7 cycles

As0/NV (1) (3) (4)
7 cycles/21 cycles 21 cycles 21 cycles
As0/VC (1) (6) (3) (4)
5 cycles 14 cycles 14 cycles
As1/NV No requirement (1) (3) (4)
10 cycles/28 cycles 28 cycles 28 cycles
As1/VB (1) (6) (3) (4)
4 cycles 9 cycles 9 cycles 10 cycles/28 cycles 28 cycles 28 cycles
As1/VA (2) (3) (6) (2) (7) (3) (5)
7 cycles 21 cycles 21 cycles
As2/NV No requirement
(1) (3) (4)
5 cycles 11 cycles 11 cycles 14 cycles/42 cycles 42 cycles 42 cycles
As2/VA (2) (3) (6) (2) (7) (3) (5)

- Edge (machining edges, foundry ribs, coupling surface, fillet etc.)

(1) Red corrosion ≤ to 5 areas of 3 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 5% of the surface of the welding bead
(2) Red corrosion ≤ to 1 area of 3 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 5% of the surface of the welding bead
(6) Red corrosion ≤ to 10 areas of 5 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the total length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 10% of O.R and blistering after adhesive tape pulling test per
weld bead
(7) Red corrosion ≤ to 2 areas of 5 mm maximum per linear metre throughout the total length of the edges (cutting edge) and ≤ to 10% of O.R and blistering after adhesive tape pulling test per
weld bead
- Complete skin and contact area with rubber/glue
(3) No blistering and no white or red corrosion. No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure described in the RNES-G-00005)
- Coupling selvage
(4) Red corrosion based on the selvage of the sheets metal mating < 5 mm.
(5) Red corrosion based on the selvage of the sheets metal mating < 2 mm.

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7.2 SUBSTRATE MADE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY

Anodic oxidation
7.2.1 ALUMINIUM ALLOY substrate protected by ANODIC OXIDATION
AI Substrate

Note: The selection of the grade of aluminium alloy as well as the design must be validated by the corrosion team.
Note 2: There is no corrosion test request for hard anodic oxidation The layer must simply ensure its wear resistance function.
Note 3: Before performing the corrosion tests, the thickness, the clogging quality, etc., must be checked as per the standard 01-72-010.
If there is a non-compliance, the test will not be started.

Two validation tests must be performed: the CASS Test (RNES-G-00002) and the Salt Spray test (RNES-G-00001). At the end of the test, the parts will be rinsed with
deionised water and dried in compressed air to then be wiped with a soft cloth.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part Middle Parts External Part

CASS-test Test Salt spray test CASS-test Test Salt spray test CASS-test Test Salt spray test

As1 or
4h (*). 120 h (*) 8h (*) 240 h (*) 16h (*) 480 h (*)
As2/VA

(*) No appearance change for a reference part:

The parts must not have any oxidation, cavities, stains, rings, white veil etc.

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7.2.2 ALUMINIUM ALLOY substrate protected

Organic coating (*)
by an ORGANIC coating
With or without anodic
AI Substrate oxidation

(*) For organic coating thickness values less than or equal to 5 µm refer to § 7.2.1 and only perform the salt spray
test.

Note: The selection of the grade of aluminium alloy as well as the design must be validated by the corrosion metier.

The validation test is the ECC1 test (RNES-G-00005) with pre-contamination of the scratch (RNES-G-00009),
after adhesion test on the dedicated part (EN ISO 2409). The parts must be compulsorily tested with all the parts
coming into contact (moulding rubber, plastic end-fittings, plastic supports etc).
The parts are scratched as per the RNES-G-00005, the scratches must be positioned at 20° in relation to the
vertical in the corrosion chamber.

The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Middle
Part External Part
Part
Fully scratched Coupling
Full skin
Panel selvage

NV = No requirement

As0/VC 28 cycles (1) 28 cycles (3) 28 cycles (5)

As1/VB 35 cycles (1) 35 cycles (3) 35 cycles (5)

No
As1/VA 18 cycles (2) 35 cycles (2) 35 cycles (4) 35 cycles (6)
requirement
No
As2/VA 21 cycles (2) 42 cycles (2) 42 cycles (4) 42 cycles (6)
requirement

* The middle Part column is only related to the “sill” or similar parts

- Complete Panel and contact area with rubber/glue

(1) No blistering and no white corrosion.
(2) No blistering and no white corrosion. No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test
(RNES-G-00005)

- Fully scratched Panel

(3) Average of the number of squares ≤ 7 and max. Length ≤ 2mm.
(4) Average of the number of squares ≤ 3 and max. Length ≤ 1mm.

- Coupling selvage
(5) No white corrosion greater than 1 mm from the coupling selvage.
(6) On the coupling selvage: no blistering under the paint and no white corrosion from the boundary of couplings
(no run-off). No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure described in the
RNES-G-00005).

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7.3 STAINLESS STEEL PARTS SUBJECT TO A TEMPERATURE < TO 300°C

Without or with organic
7.3.1 STAINLESS STEEL protected or not by an coating (≤ 5µm)
ORGANIC coating less than or equal to 5 µm Stainless steel

Note 1: The selection of the grade of as well as the design must be validated by the corrosion metier.
Note 2: The stainless-steel parts must be compulsorily tested with all the parts coming into contact (moulding
rubber, plastic end-fittings, plastic supports seals etc…).

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the corrosion ECC1 test, as per RNES-G-00005. The
progress of the test and the rating method must comply with the standard 01-70-006.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part Middle Parts External Part

Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding

As0/NV 7 cycles (1)

As0/VC 14 cycles (1)

As1/NV No requirement 7 cycles (1) 12 cycles (1)

As1/VB 21 cycles (1)

As1/VA 4 cycles (1) 18 cycles (1) 28 cycles (1)

As2/NV 4 cycles (1) 7 cycles (1) 12 cycles (1)

As2/VA 4 cycles (1) 18 cycles (1) 28 cycles (1)

* The middle Part column is only related to the “sill” or similar parts

(1) In intermediate and at the end of the test ratings, the parts must not have cavities, stains, red oxidation, or
blister under the paint or varnish (refer to the standard 01-70-006).

Note: Before starting the corrosion test, the standard 01-70-006 which describes the following operating mode,
must be read:
- Cleanliness of the chamber and support racks (any contamination via ferrous irons will lead to the
oxidation of the stainless steel which is very sensitive to this contamination)
- Preparation of the sample before the test (cleaning, rinsing)
- Rinsing and drying procedure in progress (every week) and at the end of the part test

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Organic coating (> 5µm)

7.3.2 STAINLESS STEEL parts, subject to a
temperature less than 300°C, protected by an Stainless steel
ORGANIC coating greater than 5 µm

Note 1: The selection of the grade as well as the design must be validated by the corrosion metier.
Note 2: The stainless-steel parts must be compulsorily tested with all the parts coming into contact (moulding
rubber, plastic end-fittings, plastic supports etc.).

In this case, the validation test that must be performed is the ECC1 corrosion test as per the RNES-G-00005, after
adhesion test in a dedicated part (EN ISO 2409).
The parts are scratched as per RNES-G-0005, the scratches must be positioned at 20° in relation to the vertical in
the corrosion chamber.

The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part Middle Parts* External Part

Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding

As2 or As1/VA, VB
7 cycles (1) and (2) 21 cycles (1) and (2) 42 cycles (1) and (2)
and VC

* The middle Part column is only related to the “sill” or similar parts

(1) Complete skin not scratched, edge, weld

In intermediate ratings and at the end of the test the parts must not have cavities, red oxidation, or blister under the paint
or varnish.

(2) Fully scratched skin

After the ECC1 test, the delamination width under the paint must be less than 1.5 mm as per the rating standard 02-00-005.

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Chrome (with nickel/copper

7.4 METALLIC PARTS PROTECTED WITH A DECORATIVE CHROME COATING ≤ 2 sub-layer)
MICRONS
Ferrous materials
zinc and zinc alloy
copper and copper alloy
aluminium and aluminium alloy

Note: To select various coating layers, thicknesses, adhesion, thermal shock refer to the standard NF EN ISO 1456.

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the CASS Test test (RNES-G-00002) or the salt spray test (RNES-G-00001).
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part Middle Parts* External Part

CASS-test Test Salt spray test CASS-test Test Salt spray test CASS-test Test Salt spray test

VC 32 h (*) 96 h (*)

VB 48 h (*) 144 h (*)

VA 8 h (*) 16 h (*) 32 h (*) 96 h (*) 64 h (*) 192 h (*)

* The middle Part column is only related to the “sill” or similar parts

Note: At the end of the test, the parts will be rinsed with deionised water and dried in compressed air to then be wiped with a soft cloth.
(*) No change in appearance: The parts must not have any oxidation cavities, stains or rings.

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Anti-wear coating with or

7.5 FERROUS SUBSTRATE PARTS PROTECTED BY AN ANTI-WEAR COATING without sub-layer*

Ferrous materials

*The anti-wear coating can be a chrome layer of thickness greater than 2µm, a phosphorus-treated chemical nickel, a thermo-chemical type burnishing, a carbide, a nitride,
PVD, CVD

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the Salt spray test (RNES-G-00001).

Internal Part External Part

NV No requirement 96 h (*)

VC 96 h (*)

VB 144 h (*)

VA 16 h (*) 192 h (*)

Note: At the end of the test, the parts will be rinsed with deionised water and dried in compressed air to then be wiped with a soft cloth.

(*) No change in appearance: The parts must not have any oxidation cavities, stains or rings.

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7.6 THE ZAMAC OR MAGNESIUM SUBSTRATES: SHEET METAL OR FOUNDRY

7.6.1 The ZAMAC or MAGNESIUM substrates: raw

Layer: passivation, surface
parts or with a protective layer treatment, metallic coating,
organic coating ≤ 5µm

ZAMAC or Magnesium

Recap: ZAMAC must not be used for mechanically stressed parts.

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the salt spray test, as per RNES-G-00001.
Tests requested in the specifications are performed on whole parts or on assemblies or on part samples, placed in
vehicle configuration such as to reproduce the damage level in the vehicle. The positioning of the parts is defined in
accordance with RENAULT.
The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part External Part

Full panel, edge, welding Full panel, edge, welding

NV No requirement No requirement

As0/VC No requirement

As1/VB No requirement

AS1/VA 48h (*) 192h (*)

AS2/VA 72h (*) 240h (*)

(*) Without appearance change: the parts must be compulsorily compared with a sample which has not been subject to a
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7.6.2 The ZAMAC or sheet metal or foundry MAGNESIUM substrates, parts Organic coating >5µm
protected with an ORGANIC coating > 5 µm With or without metallic pre-coating (with or
without passivation): pure zinc, lamellar zinc, zinc-
nickel, zinc-iron, aluminium/silicon, etc.

ZAMAC or Magnesium

Recap: ZAMAC must not be used for mechanically stressed parts.

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the ECC1 test, as per RNES-G-00005, after adhesion test on dedicated part (EN ISO 2409).
The parts are scratched as per RNES-G-00005, the scratches must be positioned at 20° in relation to the vertical in the corrosion chamber.

The test durations and the requirements are as follows:

Internal Part External Part
Complete skin and Complete skin and
Edge Fully scratched skin Edge Fully scratched skin
welding welding

NV No requirement No requirement

10 cycles 28 cycles 28 cycles

As0/VC (1) (3) (5)
11 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles
As1/VB (1) (3) (5)
3 cycles 9 cycles 9 cycles 11 cycles 35 cycles 35 cycles
As1/VA (2) (4) (5) (2) (4) (5)
4 cycles 11 cycles 11 cycles 14 cycles 42 cycles 42 cycles
As2/VA (2) (4) (5) (2) (4) (5)
- Edge (cutaway edges, machining edges, foundry ribs, coupling surface, fillet etc.)
(1) No white corrosion throughout the length of the edges.
(2) No blistering and no white corrosion throughout the length of the edges. No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure described in the
Standard 02 -00- 005).

- Complete skin and welding

(3) No white corrosion
(4) No blistering and no white corrosion. No separation of the paint film after the adhesive tape pulling off test (procedure described in the RNES-G-00005).

- Fully scratched film (procedure described in RNES-G-00005).

(5) Average separation of the paint near the damage < 2.5 mm.

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7.7 Part or assembly kept closed in a container protected from external contaminants

Although the part or the assembly are not visible and protected, the anticorrosion PPC will request for one or more
corrosion tests in order to check good resistance over time.

The related parts will require the NVE indication, test follow-up and the number of cycles to be performed, to be
indicated on their drawings

For example, for a part which has the following:

 A metallic coating  NVE/BS/600 metallic coating (BS for Salt spray and 600 for 600 h)

 An organic coating  NVE/ECC1/42 (42 ECC1 cycles)

For example, for an assembly which consists of a galvanic coupling risk such as Zinc/Aluminium, Aluminium/Stainless
steel, rubber (less resistivity)/Aluminium etc.:

 NVE/ECC1/42

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7.8 PARTS ASSEMBLED WITH VARIOUS SUBSTRATES: CORROSION AT COUPLINGS

Coupling
METAL 2 or
RUBBER

METAL 1

For example: see the photos in the pages 38 and 39.

Note: The metallic surfaces in contact must be minimum. It is preferable to electrically insulate all the metallic
contacts.
The rubber materials must also be taken into account. The corrosion test will not be performed if the material sheet
gives a resistivity value of the seal ≥ to 10 9 .cm.

If there is any doubt regarding the execution of this test, the opinion of the anticorrosion PPC who will know
whether this test is required based on the various materials in contact, must be requested

In this case, the validation test which must be performed is the ECC1 test, as per RNES-G-00005
The test durations are as follows:

External Part

As0/VC 42 cycles

As1/VB 42 cycles

AS1/VA 42 cycles

AS2/VA 42 cycles

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Bimetallic corrosion requirements:

Measurement of the attack difference between the complete skin and the coupling area

NB: this measurement must be taken after deoxidation of all the related surfaces

{(depth max. cavities interior coupling µm) – (depth max complete skin µm)} < 50 µm
{(depth max. cavities selvage of the coupling µm) – (depth max complete skin µm)} < 50 µm

METAL 2 or
RUBBER

METAL 1

Note: For values obtained greater than 50 µm, additional expertises will have to be performed especially the %
measurements of the lost materials. The anticorrosion PPC will determine whether there is a non-compliance
based on all the values obtained.

Specific case:

For the assembly which does not have an overhanging area, the assembly and the metal 1 part for ECCI1 must be
tested in order to make the comparison

METAL 2 or
RUBBER

METAL 1 METAL 1

Note: When the assembly comes from 2 different suppliers, the project must decide on which of the 2 suppliers will
be in charge of this test during the initial RFQ

Exception table

Configurations In contact with: Test

Aluminium cylinder head Aluminium cylinder head cover Do not do

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Galvanic coupling

Steel screw coated with zinc dichromate/T5 6060 Steel screw coated with lamellar zinc/T5 6060
Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy

Case of galvanic coupling Without galvanic coupling

before removal before removal

Case of galvanic coupling Without galvanic coupling

after removal and stripping of aluminium oxide after removal and stripping of aluminium oxide

Rubber with a flange in contact with the aluminium

Conductive rubber = galvanic coupling (white salts in

Non-conductive rubber = no galvanic coupling
selvage)

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Galvanic coupling between the rubber seal

and the painted aluminium alloy

Test piece
made of
painted
aluminium
sheet metal

Rubber
gasket

After removing the rubber gasket the blisters can be observed at the gasket selvage.

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8 AUBEVOYE DYNAMIC CORROSION TEST (METHOD 37-00-042/-B)

The requirements at 30 and/or 70 driving cycles at Aubevoye (standard 37-02-102) are added to functional
codification, in order to take into account, the ratings for the part validation during the dynamic corrosion drives at
Aubevoye.

These requirements are based on the type of corrosion facies and on the extent levels (below) and the noncompliance
must be processed by an action plan validated by the anticorrosion PPC.

4 levels of corrosion facies: 4 corrosion extend levels:

 F4: white oxidation  E1: surface area greater than 50 cm²
 F3: red oxidation  E2: surface area between 1 cm² and 50 cm²
 F2: delamination  E3: surface area less than 1 cm²
 F1: perforation  E4: surface area less than 1 mm2 (included at the end of
2021)

Note: If the part is not present in the standard 37-02-102 it will not be included in the A30 and A70 functional
codification

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