Front Pillar Outer Panel - Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual

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Front Pillar Outer Panel

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. Install the new front pillar inner separator (A) on the
side sill reinforcement (B).
NOTE: Apply the sealer (C) all the way around the
separator and inside the front pillar lower stiffener (D)
without gaps.
A
B
2. Set the front pillar lower stiffener, and tack weld it into
position.
3. Rough-cut the front side outer panel repair part,
clamp it to the body, and check the dimensions.
Front wheelhouse lower member position (see
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page 4-5)
Door hinge mount 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)
4. Temporarily install the windshield, 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.
5. Trim the cut and joint areas of the outer panel repair
part as needed, and prepare the butt-welding
connections.
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C
D
C
6. Remove the outer panel repair part, and weld the
front pillar lower stiffener (A) to the upper stiffener (B)
and side sill reinforcement (C).
7. Weld the patch (A) at the cut section of the body side
outer panel (B).
Front pillar section
40 mm (1.6 in.)
A
Side sill section
40 mm (1.6 in.)
(4)
B
A
C
(7)
(5)
B
(7)
B
A