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Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: Honda/Acura
I-CAR · October 14, 2021 · Honda, Acura
Summary
This article provides a step-by-step guide for collision repair technicians to locate and purchase OEM-approved high-voltage (HV) specialty tools and equipment for Honda and Acura vehicles. It outlines how to navigate the official Honda/Acura Tool & Equipment Programs catalog to find essential safety gear, insulated tools, and battery lifting kits.
What to do on the job
Access techinfo.honda.com and navigate to the Hybrid Vehicle Specialty Equipment catalog to identify and source the exact OEM-approved insulated tools, PPE, and scan tools required by the vehicle-specific service manual before beginning any high-voltage disabling or repair procedures.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the procurement or billing of specialized high-voltage safety equipment and OEM-approved tools. When insurers question the necessity of specific insulated tools, PPE, or battery lifting kits, reference this guide and the associated Honda/Acura tool catalog to prove these are OEM-mandated items required to safely perform high-voltage disabling and structural repairs.
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