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Body Repair Information
© 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
USE OF HEAT DURING BODY STRAIGHTENING AND REPAIR
When you are doing body straightening and repair procedures:
• DO NOT apply heat to any body part during straightening.
This may compromise the internal structure and strength
of high-strength steel parts.
• Any part that has heat applied to it during straightening
MUST be replaced with new parts.
• Ignoring these instructions may significantly reduce
occupant protection in any subsequent collision.
SECTIONING (CUT AND JOINT) GUIDELINES
Because of body structure improvements for collision
safety and rigidity, the materials, steel thickness, and
internal reinforcements have become very specific.
Follow these guidelines to avoid an unsafe repair:
• Avoid sectioning (cut and joint) except for outer panels
and floor panels unless a specific procedure is provided
in the body repair manual.
• Replace body structural components as assemblies
that match the replacement parts configuration.
• Refer to “Front Side Frame and Rear Frame Cutting
and Splicing” in the body repair manual for sectioning
opportunities.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION (BSI) SYSTEM
Models equipped with this system can be identified by
this BSI Alert Indicator, located on both front doors near
the outside rearview mirror.
• The system uses a radar unit located on each side of
the vehicle behind the rear bumper.
• The system may malfunction and set DTCs because
of damage, improper repairs, or excessive foreign
material on any of the following:
• Rear bumper
• Outer side panels
• Radar unit mounting locations
• Several checks and inspections must be done during
repairs to the radar unit mounting area. If the mounting
area check is not done, an Acura dealer may not be able
to properly aim the radar units.
• For more information, refer to “BSI Radar Unit Mounting
Area Check” in the service manual.
NOTE: The following content is intended only to highlight new/special concerns. No body repairs should be
attempted without first referencing the appropriate body repair manual for complete information.
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