Precautions For High-Strength Steel Parts Area Repair; Parts Replacement Description - Honda 2011 Odyssey Body Repair Manual

Precautions for High-Strength Steel
Parts Area Repair
The new high-strength steel parts of the frame are all
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spot welded together. To disassemble, drill a hole in
the sections that are spot welded together with a very
sharp spot weld bit.
The new high-strength steel sheet is more rigid than
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previous steel sheets, making it difficult to straighten.
When an automobile's frame is partially constructed
with the new high-strength steel sheet, it must be
straightened using an accurate frame straightening
system. Inspect the body and frame for stress-related
damage to the sections that are not made from the
new high-strength steel after the repair is complete.
High-strength steel has more memory than normal
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steel, and it is necessary to monitor the body
dimensions closely during the straightening process.
Spot welding is acceptable for replacement parts as
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long as the proper number of welds is used in the
repair. For replacement part welding locations, refer
to the appropriate replacement procedures in this
manual.
AIR DRILL
SPOT CUTTER
SPOT CUTTER GRINDING
MACHINE

Parts Replacement Description

Because of changes in body structure to improve
collision safety and body rigidity, the materials and
thickness of steel sheets and internal reinforcements
(patch, stiffener) of components have become very
specific. High-strength steel is extensively used. To
ensure the same level of body performance as when it is
produced, avoid cut and joining replacement
(sectioning); repair by assembly replacement.
NOTE:
Cut and joint replacement should basically be avoided
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except for outer panels and floor panels.
Confirm in what state the component to be replaced is
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delivered, and replace the component as an assembly
as much as possible.
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