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Front Side Frame Replacement 1. Remove the related parts. • Front suspension related parts 2. Remove the sub-frame. NOTE: With the front bulkhead removed. 3. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area. • Attach the car to the frame straightener by tighten- ing the underbody clamps located at the horizontal 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. • Cutting off the front side frame before roughly pulling out the damage makes repair of the related front floor, lower dashboard, and other related parts difficult. 4. Peel off the undercoat. Heat the undercoat at the weld areas of the lower CAUTION: Be careful not to burn the fittings inside the passenger compartment when heating. 5. Remove the front side frame. NOTE: It's not necessary to separate the front wheel- house from the front side frame if the wheelhouse/ • Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the wheelhouse, damper housing, lower dashboard, front • Using a spot cutter, drill holes in the spot welded areas. • Peel off the welding flange using the chisel. Main Menu Table of Contents |