Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual page 95

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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. Set the new rear frame B, rear frame C and rear floor
cross-member (A). Measure the rear frame
diagonally.
B
B
A
C
2. Check the body dimensions.
Passenger's compartment (see page 4-7)
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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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3. Tack weld the new parts into position.
4. Temporarily install the rear subframe, check the rear
frame A, B, C and rear floor cross-member position.
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5. Set the rear upper frame B, and clamp the rear floor
side panel (A), and spare tire pan (C).
6. Temporarily install the rear panel, and trunk lid, then
check for differences in level and clearance.
Check the external parts fitting position (see page
4-10). If necessary, check the taillight and rear bumper
positions. Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
7. Do the main welding. From the passenger's side, drill
the holes for welding the new rear frame stiffener (B),
and weld it to the rear upper frame A.
A B C
B
(4)
A
(cont'd)
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