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2001 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI Rocker Panel Service and Repair, Removal and Replacement: Replacement

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Mass Production Body Welding Diagram Symbols The symbols in the mass production body welding diagrams and in the removal/installation carry the following meanings






Replacement 1. Remove the related parts. - Doors (remove according to part damaged) - Side trim panel - Door opening trim and side trim - Carpet - Door switch - Seat belt 2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area. Damage may extend to the inside sill and floor. Determine the extent of the damage first, so that the frame can be pulled out properly. 3. Cut and pry off the side sill - Check the damage on the outer side sill, then cut the repair outer side sill so it will overlap by 30 mm (1.2







in) in the front and back.

- Cut the side sill with a handsaw.







NOTE: Be careful not to cut the inside sill and center pillar stiffener. This could result in extensive repair. - Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the welded flange. - Drill holes using the spot cutter. - Pry off the welded flange with a chisel. NOTE: Do not cut or damage the center pillar lower stiffener and inner lower stiffener (coupe).

- If the damage involves part of the center pillar and rear wheel arch, cut them as shown with a handsaw.








- Check the inside sill, center pillar lower stiffener, stiffener B (sedan), front pillar lower reinforcement, and inner pillar (sedan) or inner lower stiffener (coupe) for position and damage.







- Cut the front pillar lower reinforcement, and remove the stiffener B (sedan), if necessary.







Sedan: - When replacing the center pillar lower stiffener, and stiffener B as an assembly, cut the outer panel as shown with a handsaw.







- Remove the center pillar separators from the inner pillar. 4. Straighten the related parts. - Fill any holed areas by MIG or gas welding. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. - Level and finish burrs at welded areas with a disc sander, then even them out with a hammer and dolly.







- Sand off the undercoat from both sides of the flange to be welded.

Sedan: - Glue the insulators to the inner pillar at the center pillar separator mounted positions.







Insulator: P/N. 74416-SF1-000 Adhesive: Cemedine 366 or equivalent 5. Set the front pillar lower reinforcement and new center pillar lower stiffener (sedan). Sand off the undercoat from both sides of the welded flange with a sander to expose the steel plate. NOTE: Apply the spot sealer to the welding surface when spot welding. Sedan: - Clamp the front pillar lower reinforcement and center pillar lower stiffener and check the position of them using the body dimensional drawings. - Tack weld the front pillar lower reinforcement and center pillar lower stiffener. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. - Clamp the repair part and temporarily install the doors, and check the door hinge mounting positions.







- Remove the repair part.







Coupe: - Clamp the front pillar lower reinforcement and repair part and check the position of them using the body dimensional drawings. - Remove the repair parts.







6. Weld the front pillar lower reinforcement and center pillar lower stiffener. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. 7. Set the repair part (outer panel). - Sand off the undercoat from both sides of the welded flange on the repair part. - Clamp the repair part in place with vise-grips. NOTE: Apply the spot sealer to the welding surface when spot welding. - Check the body dimensions. 8. Tack weld the repair part. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. - Remove the vise-grips and install the fender and doors. Check for differences in level and clearance.






9. Perform main welding. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves, and safety shoes. - Weld the side sill and rear side outer joints with a MIG welder. - Spot weld the side sill flanges. - Make 20% to 30% more spot welds than there were holes drilled. NOTE: If there isn't room for spot welds, compensate by using MIG welds.






- Make 5 mm (0.2 in) holes in the MIG weld holes with the repair part, and weld the center pillar lower stiffener, stiffener B (sedan) and inner panel with a MIG welder. - Level the weld beads at the front and rear with a disc sander. Hammer down the projections, then fill with solder or putty to finish it. 10. Apply sealer to the mating surfaces of the floor and inside sill. 11. Apply the paint. See Paint Repair section. WARNING: - Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the paint container. - Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. - Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames, or cigarettes. 12. Apply the undercoat. Undercoat the front floor, and apply an anti-rust agent to the inside of the side sill and center pillar. 13. Install the related parts. - Install in the reverse order of removal. - Check the doors for proper installation and level differences from the fender. 14. Clean the passenger compartment and check for water leaks.

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2001 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI A-Pillar Service and Repair, Removal and Replacement: Replacement

Mass Production Body Welding Diagram

The front pillar is connected to the roof, windshield door hinges and side sills and the front pillar is a very

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important support. Proper connection of the front pillar determines the position of the windshield and front door. Align the front fender, door and windshield while the front pillar is loosely mounted, then check the clearances and level differences. Symbols The symbols in the mass production body welding diagrams and in the removal/installation carry the following meanings






Replacement 1. Remove the related parts: - Hood - Front fender - Front door - Windshield - Front side trim - Door opening trim - Kick panel - Dashboard - Front pillar trim - Wire harness, etc. - Steering column - Steering hanger brace NOTE: Make sure that the right and left pillars are parallel with the windshield surface. Check the door for








proper opening and closing. 2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area. - Pull out the damaged area with the frame straightener before cutting off the wheelhouse upper member and front pillar. NOTE: Pull out until the pillar is lined up with the surface of the windshield. - With the pillar pulled out, pull out and straighten the related lower dashboard and floor section. - After pulling, check the inner pillar position using the body dimensional drawings.







3. Remove the wheelhouse upper member. Remove the spot welds and MIG welds of the windshield lower and dashboard upper side member, turn up them. 4. Cut off the front pillar. - Use a die grinder to cut the windshield and side sill areas. NOTE: Be careful not to cut the inner section. - Center punch around the spot weld imprints. - Drill holes using a spot cutter. - Chisel off the weld flanges.







- Finish the burrs at the drilled areas with a disc sander. WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.







- Check the front pillar lower stiffener for position and damage, it necessary replace it. - Check the inner lower and inside sill for position and damage.







- Cut the front pillar lower reinforcement if necessary.







5. Straighten the related parts. Fill any holes by MIG or gas welding and even out with a hammer and dolly. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. - Glue the insulator to the inner lower at the front pillar separator mounted position. Insulator: P/N.74416-SF1-000 Adhesive: Cemedine 366 or equivalent 6. Set the front pillar lower reinforcement and new front pillar lower stiffener. - Remove the undercoat from both sides of the areas to be spot welded with a sander to expose the steel plate.







- Check the position of the front pillar lower reinforcement and front pillar lower stiffener.







- Remove the new front pillar lower stiffener and weld the front pillar lower reinforcement.

7. Set the new front pillar stiffener and repair part - Align the repair part with the top cut section, then cut it with a handsaw. NOTE: Cut the side sill joint with a handsaw leaving an overlap of 30 mm (1.2 in).








- Remove the undercoat from both sides of the areas to be spot welded with a sander to expose the steel plate. NOTE: Apply the spot sealer to the welding surface of the new front pillar stiffener. - Clamp the new front pillar lower stiffener and the repair part. - Check the body dimensions. - Temporarily install the door, and check the door hinge mounting position

8. Remove the repair part and weld the new front pillar lower stiffener. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes. 9. Apply spot sealer to the welding surface of the repair part. 10. Clamp the repair part and recheck the clearance and alignment of the door, front fender and windshield. 11. Perform the main welding. NOTE: Be careful not to burn the insulator of the fitting inside the front pillar lower stiffener while welding. - Weld the front pillar and side sill outer joints with a MIG welder. - Make 20% to 30% more spot welds than there were holes drilled. NOTE: If there isn't room for spot welds, compensate by using MIG welds. WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.







- Make 5 mm (0.2 in) holes in the MIG weld holes with the repair part, and weld the lower stiffener and dashboard upper side member with a MIG welder.







- Weld the dashboard upper side member, windshield lower and wheelhouse upper member. 12. Finish the welding areas. - Grind the finishing allowance with a disc sander until it is smooth. WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding. - Smooth the flanged section of the door opening with a hammer and dolly.






13. Apply the sealer, 14. Apply the paint. See Paint Repair section. - Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the paint container. - Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. - Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes. 15. Apply anti-rust agent to the inside of the front pillar, wheelhouse upper member, and side sill. 16. Install the related parts. - Install in the reverse order of removal. - Check the door for proper installation and alignment with from the fenders. 17. Clean and check. - After installing the dashboard, check the lights and gauges for proper operation. - Clean the passenger compartment and check for water leaks.

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