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Repairer Driven News: 2022 Honda Civic

I-CAR · August 11, 2021 · Honda

Summary

This article highlights key structural and material changes for the 2022 Honda Civic based on Honda's Body Repair News bulletin. Notable updates include an aluminum hood, a composite radiator core support, 1,500 MPa steel inner and outer door stiffener rings, a 2-piece rear rail, and a laser-welded roof.

What to do on the job

Refer to the official Honda 2022 Civic Body Repair News bulletin to identify specific repair, sectioning, and joining methods required for the new aluminum, composite, and 1,500 MPa steel components.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the need for specialized repair procedures, tooling, and OEM-specific guidelines when estimating repairs on a 2022 Honda Civic. It highlights the presence of ultra-high-strength steel (1,500 MPa), aluminum, and composite materials which restrict traditional repair methods and require specific sectioning or replacement protocols.

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