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Repairer Driven News: Honda Body Repair Manual Perspective
I-CAR · November 27, 2019 · Honda, Acura
Summary
This article highlights that Honda Body Repair Manuals (BRMs) are written from a "body in white" perspective, meaning technicians must reference other sections of the OEM service site for mechanical, electrical, and trim removal/installation procedures. It also emphasizes that seemingly simple tasks, such as disconnecting a battery, require following specific OEM procedures to ensure safety and repair quality.
What to do on the job
Always reference the complete Honda/Acura service site—not just the Body Repair Manual—to locate necessary mechanical, electrical, and battery disconnection procedures required during a structural repair.
How to use it
Use this document to justify billing for additional labor time spent researching and performing mechanical, electrical, and trim R&I procedures that are not included in the standard Honda Body Repair Manual (BRM) guidelines. It supports the necessity of comprehensive OEM research beyond basic collision repair manuals.
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