Body Repair Manual

Replacement
1. Remove the related parts.
Windshield
Rear window
Sunvisor
Ceiling lights
Headliner
Moonroof frame (For some types)
2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approxi-
mately the original shape.
NOTE: Check the inner front pillar and the inner center
pillar for position and damage.
Cut the roof panel and pull out the pillars if necessary.
• Pull out the damaged area with the frame straight-
ener before removing the roof panel.
• Attach the car to the frame straightener by tighten-
ing the underbody clamps located at the horizontal
pinch welds.
3. Keep the body level.
NOTE: Refer to the 95-96 Acura 2.5TL & 96 Acura 3.2TL
Service Manuals for safety stand location points.
Jack-up the body at the front and back. Place safety
stands at the four designated places of the side sills.
NOTE: Make sure that the right and left pillars are
parallel with the windshield surface. Check the door for
proper opening and closing.
4. Cut off the shaded areas of the roof panel.
• Cut the roof rail weld flange with a handsaw at the
four corners.
• Using a chisel, pry off the roof panel along the bold
lines as shown.
• Center punch around the spot weld imprints of the
roof gutter welded flange.
• Drill holes using the spot cutter.
• Using a chisel, pry off the welded flange.
OUTER PANEL
ROOF PANEL
FRONT ROOF
UPPER RAIL
ROOF PANEL
REAR ROOF
UPPER RAIL
Forward
REAR ROOF
LOWER RAIL
• Weld the holed areas with a MIG or gas welder.
To prevent eye injury and burns
when welding, wear an approved welding helmet,
gloves and safety shoes.
ROOF SIDE RAIL
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