Installation - Honda 2011 Odyssey Body Repair Manual

Center Pillar Outer Panel

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)
( ) and ( )*: The number of welds
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1. 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. Install the new center pillar inner separator (A) on the
center inner pillar (B).
NOTE: Apply the sealer (C) all the way around the
separator and inside the center pillar stiffener (D)
without gaps.
D
3. Clamp the new center pillar stiffener, and tack weld it
into position.
4. Rough-cut the front side outer panel repair part, and
clamp it to the body.
3-30
B B
A A A
C
5. 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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6. 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.
7. Trim the cut and joint areas of the outer panel repair
part as needed, and prepare the butt-welding
connections.
8. Weld the side sill reinforcement (A) and the center
pillar stiffener (B).
[X] Portion: Excessive heat from welding can burn or
melt the sealer (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 sealer
becomes damaged, insert the nozzle through the hole
of the center inner pillar (D), and fill the gaps with
sealer (E).
A A
(1) (1)
[X]
D
E
C
(6)
B