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Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures At Factory Seams: Honda/Acura
I-CAR · April 26, 2018 · Honda, Acura
Summary
Honda and Acura allow the disassembly of service part assemblies at factory seams to replace only the damaged portion when complete replacement would cause excessive structural intrusion. However, this practice is strictly prohibited on ultra-high-strength steel (980-1,500 MPa) assemblies, such as front door outer stiffener rings and certain rear frame rails, which must always be replaced as complete assemblies.
What to do on the job
Verify the steel strength of the component and ensure it is under 980 MPa before performing a partial panel replacement at factory seams, and never section or partially replace ultra-high-strength steel assemblies.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the disassembly of a service assembly (such as separating a rear wheelhouse from a rear inner panel assembly) when a complete assembly replacement is unnecessary or overly intrusive. Ensure you cross-reference the vehicle's specific body repair manual to prove the component is not made of ultra-high-strength steel (980-1,500 MPa), which requires complete replacement.
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