Acura TL (1995-1998) body repair. Manual — part 5
Construction
NOTE: Be sure to use epoxy-based putty and primer
to make any repairs on paint coats or zinc-plated sheet metal (see page
).
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Front Fender
Replacement
NOTE: Check clearance and level differences of the hood,
door panels and front bumper.
1. Remove the related parts.
• Front bumper
• Headlight
• Mud guard
• Side sill panel
• Inner fender
2. Mask parts with tape.
Stick masking tape on the neighboring lower windshield
and the door to protect painted surfaces from damage.
3. Remove the front fender mounting bolts.
FRONT
FENDER
4. Apply paint on the back of the new fender.
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 paint container.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved
respirator,
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.
NOTE: Apply paint to lower section of front pillar also.
5. Set the front fender.
Fasten to the front wheelhouse at two spots with bolts.
Close the hood and check the front and rear clearances,
door clearance and level differences.
MOUNTING
BOLT
NOTE: Apply the mastic sealer
to the mounting positions of the
front fender.
MASTIC
SEALER
6. After checking the mounting position, tighten all
bolts fully.
).
Apply an undercoat to the inside of the front fender and
upper face of the front wheelhouse.
8. 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.
9. Install the related parts.
Install in the reverse order in which they were
10. Check and adjust.
• Check wiring connections.
• Adjust the headlight aim.
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Front Bulkhead
Description
The front bulkhead is joined to the front wheelhouse and front side frame. It forms the base for the headlights and other parts and
maintains the rigidity of the front section of the body. Pay particular attention to twists and parallelism and check mounting of
related parts when welding.
Mass Production Body Welding Diagram
2.5TL:
3.2TL:
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Replacement
1. Remove the related parts.
• Front bumper
• Hood
• Right and left headlights
• Right and left front fenders
• Radiator, condenser
• Hood latch
2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area.
• Check the damage to the front wheelhouse and
front side frame before removing the front bulkhead.
Use the frame staightener to roughly pull out and
repair the damaged bulkhead before removing the
NOTE: Check the fit of the door, taking care not to pull
the damaged area out more than necessary.
• Use the horizontal pinch weld clamps and attach the
car to the frame straightener at the clamping points
securely.
Keep the body level.
Jack up the body, and place safety stands at the four
designated places of the side sills.
NOTE: Refer to the Acura 2.5TL/Acura 3.2TL Service
Manuals for safety stand location points.
4. Cut and pry off the front bulkhead.
• Center punch around the spot weld imprints.
• Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot
weld nuggets on the front wheelhouse and front side
frame.
NOTE: When drilling holes be careful not to drill down
to the front wheelhouse or front side frame themselves.
• Cut off the bulkhead with an air chisel, leaving the
welding flanges intact.
• Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot
welds with a disc sander.
To prevent eye
wear goggles
or safety glass whenever sanding, cutting or
grinding.
2.5TL:
FRONT SIDE
FRAME
BULKHEAD UPPER
FRAME
FRONT LOWER
CROSS MEMBER
FRONT SIDE
BULKHEAD
3.2TL:
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