Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual page 69

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NOTE:
Welding symbols
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: 2-Plate spot welding
: 3-Plate spot welding
: 4-Plate spot welding
: MIG plug welding
: MIG fillet or butt 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 compartment (see page 4-7)
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Engine compartment and front floor under view
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(see page 4-12)
Front floor and rear floor, under view (see page
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4-13)
Repair chart, top view (see page 4-14)
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Repair chart, side view (see page 4-16)
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2. Tack weld the side sill reinforcement (A) and
reinforcement rear extension (B).
B
A
3. Install the new center pillar inner separator (A) on the
side sill reinforcement (B).
NOTE: Apply the sealer (C) all the way around the
separator and inside the center pillar stiffener (D)
without gaps.
D
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(3)
A
B
C
4. Clamp the center pillar stiffener, and tack weld it into
position.
5. Install the new front pillar inner separator (see step 1
on page 3-20), and tack weld the front pillar lower
stiffener into position.
6. Weld the patch (A) at the cut section of the body side
outer panel (B) and weld the outer panel reuse part
(C).
40 mm
(1.6 in.)
7. Rough-cut the front side outer panel repair part, and
clamp it to the body.
8. Check the dimensions.
Front wheelhouse lower member position (see
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page 4-5)
Door hinge position (see page 4-6)
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Windshield/door and rear window/trunk lid
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opening, 4-door (see page 4-8), 2-door (see page
4-9)
9. Temporarily install the door, hood, and front fender,
then check for differences in level and clearance.
Check the external parts fitting position (see page
4-10). Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
10. Trim the cut and joint areas of the outer panel repair
part as needed, and prepare the butt-welding
connections.
A
L=390
(15.4)
B
(14)
C
(cont'd)
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