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OEM Linking Pin: Honda/Acura Pedestrian Protection Brackets
I-CAR · September 4, 2018 · Honda, Acura
Summary
This article clarifies Honda and Acura's stance on pedestrian protection brackets, which are designed to collapse during an impact to dampen force. Honda states that these brackets are part of the pedestrian mitigation safety system and must not be repaired; they must be replaced.
What to do on the job
Replace, do not repair, any damaged pedestrian protection/fender brackets, and use MAG plug welding for installation if the associated parts are 590 MPa.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement rather than the repair of damaged fender/pedestrian protection brackets on Honda and Acura vehicles. Refer to Honda's 'Fundamentals of Unibody Construction' to identify these safety components and verify the MPa of the assembly to confirm approved welding methods.
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