Installation - Honda 2011 Odyssey Body Repair Manual

Installation

NOTE:
Welding symbols
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: 2-Plate spot welding
: 3-Plate spot welding
: 4-Plate spot welding
: MAG plug welding
: MAG welding
L=Welding length unit: mm (in)
( ): The number of welds
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1. Clamp the side sill reinforcement, and check the body
dimensions.
Passenger's compartment (see page 4-9)
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Engine compartment and front floor, under view
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(see page 4-17)
Front floor and rear floor, under view (see page
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4-18)
Inside sill positions (see page 4-19)
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Repair chart, top view (see page 4-20)
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Repair chart, side view (see page 4-22)
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2. Tack weld the side sill reinforcement.
3. Rough-cut the side sill outer panel repair part, and
clamp it to the body.
4. Check the body dimensions.
Bulkhead side member position (see page 4-6)
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Door hinge positions (see page 4-7)
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Sliding door female guide and striker positions (see
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page 4-8)
Sliding door rail lower support positions (see page
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4-10)
Windshield and door openings (see page 4-13)
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5. Temporarily install the front fender, the front door,
and the sliding door, then check for differences in
level and clearance.
Check the external parts fitting positions (see page
4-15). Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
6. Trim the cut and joint areas of the outer panel repair
part as needed, and prepare the butt-welding
connections.
7. Remove the side sill outer panel repair part, and weld
the side sill reinforcement (A) and the front pillar
lower stiffener (B).
NOTE: When welding position [X], do not burn or melt
the inner separator (C) behind the front pillar lower
stiffener.
B
B
[X]
(1)
A
Front
8. Weld the side sill reinforcement (A) and the center
pillar stiffener (B).
[X] Portion: Excessive heat from welding can burn or
melt the inner separator (C) behind the center pillar
stiffener. Carefully weld one small area at a time,
allowing time to cool before welding the next area. If
the separator becomes damaged, insert the nozzle
through the hole of the center inner pillar (D), and fill
the gaps with sealer (E).
A A A
(1) (1)
[X]
D
E
(2)
C
A
(1)
C
(6)
B
(cont'd)
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