Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual page 75

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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 new roof panel, install the roof arch gusset,
and tighten the mounting bolts.
2. Check the body dimensions.
Windshield/door and rear window/trunk lid
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opening, 4-door (see page 4-8), 2-door (see page
4-9)
Passenger's compartment (see page 4-7)
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Door hinge position (see page 4-6)
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3. Tack weld the front and rear corner edge of the roof
panel.
4. Temporarily install the roof molding, windshield, rear
window and door, 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. Do the main welding.
From inside the vehicle, weld the rear roof rail (A)
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and rear rail extension (B).
Fix the front roof rail (C) with the mounting bolts (D).
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Weld the front, rear, and side flange of the roof
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panel (E).
The roof area must be free of burrs and/or sharp
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edges to prevent damage to the side curtain airbag
during deployment.
Table of Contents
4-door
2-door
4-door
2-door
A
D
B
(5)
(2)
(5)
D
A
B
(5)
(2)
(4)
(9)
(5)
(3)
(6)
C
Front
C
Front
E
E
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