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OEM Linking Pin: 2019 Acura TLX - Outer Quarter Panel Sectioning With Rolled Hem Flange
I-CAR · June 20, 2019 · Acura
Summary
This article clarifies Acura's sectioning guidelines for the 2019 Acura TLX outer quarter panel, specifically addressing the rolled hem flange area. Acura confirms that because a hem flange involves at least three layers of steel, it is considered a multi-layer panel and cannot be sectioned under their guidelines.
What to do on the job
Do not section the outer quarter panel through the rolled hem flange, as it constitutes a prohibited multi-layer area.
How to use it
Use this document to justify a full outer quarter panel replacement instead of sectioning when damage extends into the rolled hem flange area. It provides direct OEM clarification that hem flanges violate Acura's single-layer sectioning rule and present severe corrosion protection risks.
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