Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual page 44

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Front Bulkhead
Installation
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. Before setting the bulkhead upper frame, drill the
2-point spot welds (A) at the joint between the
wheelhouse upper member (B) and wheelhouse
upper inner (C) on one side.
(A)
(C)
2. Set the new bulkhead parts, and measure the front
compartment diagonally.
3. Check the body dimensions.
Engine compartment (see page 4-3)
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Front wheelhouse lower member position (see
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page 4-5)
Engine compartment and front floor under view
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(see page 4-12)
Repair chart, top view (see page 4-14)
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Repair chart, side view (see page 4-16)
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4. Tack weld the new parts into position.
5. Temporarily install the front fender, hood, and door,
then check for differences in level and clearance.
Check the external parts fitting position (see page
4-10). If necessary, check the headlight and front
bumper positions. Make sure the body lines flow
smoothly.
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6. Do the main welding.
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B
(B)
Weld the front side frame (A) and bulkhead side
stay (B).
Weld the bulkhead side stay and bulkhead lower
cross-member (C) to the subframe support bracket
(D).
A
［Z］
(3)
(3)
C
(4)
A
［VIEW: Z］
(5)
D
(4)
C
(3)
(4)
D
B
(2)