Body Repair Manual

Front Wheelhouse/Damper Housing
Replacement
1. Remove the related parts.
• Parts to be removed when removing the front bulk-
head
• Parts on passenger side of lower dashboard which
are especially flammable
• Electrical accessories in engine compartment and
wire harnesses.
NOTE: See the 95-96 Acura
2.5TL & 96 Acura 3.2TL
Service Manuals, for removal and installation of the
engine, front suspension and brakes.
2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approxi-
mately the original shape.
• Attach the car to the frame straightener by tighten-
ing the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch
weld points.
NOTE: Refer to the 95-96 Acura 2.5TL & 96 Acura 3.2TL
Service Manuals for safety stand location points.
• Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them
out so that they are restored to the original shape.
• Do not pull out more than necessary.
• Pull out and straighten the damaged area of the
lower dashboard, front pillar, and other parts.
• After pulling, check the damper housing position
using the body dimensional drawings (see section 6)
and positioning jig (see page 1-7).
NOTE: Check the condition of the door and hinges.
3. Peel off the undercoat.
Heat the undercoat at the weld areas of the wheelhouse
and front side frame with a gas torch, and peel off the
undercoat with a metal spatula.
4. Cut and pry off the front wheelhouse and damper
housing.
-1. When replacing the front wheelhouse only.
• Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the
front side frame and damper housing.
• Drill holes in the center punched areas using a spot
cutter.
• Using a chisel, pry off the welded flange.
2.5TL:
FRONT WHEELHOUSE
3.2TL:
FRONT WHEELHOUSE
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