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OEM Linking Pin: Honda/Acura Weld-On Attachments - UPDATE
I-CAR · January 19, 2022 · Honda, Acura
Summary
Honda/Acura allows the use of weld-on attachments like pins, washers, and tabs for dent pulling on outer body panels made of steel up to 590 MPa. Technicians must verify the panel's steel strength in the vehicle-specific body repair manual prior to using weld-on equipment and ensure corrosion protection is applied to both sides of the panel afterward.
What to do on the job
Verify the steel strength of the outer body panel in the Honda/Acura body repair manual to ensure it is 590 MPa or less before using any weld-on pulling attachments, and restore corrosion protection on both sides of the panel.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the use of weld-on dent pulling equipment on Honda and Acura outer panels, and to defend the necessary labor and materials for restoring corrosion protection on the backside of the repaired panel. It also clarifies that the localized heat from stud welding is exempt from the broader heating restrictions found in the Honda/Acura Steel Repairability Matrix.
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