Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 2

The symbols in the mass production body welding diagrams and in the replacement illustrations carry

following meaning:

: Spot welding

: MIG welding

NOTE: The welding symbols in the illustrations

don't show exact welding locations. For exact

welding locations, refer to the mass production

body welding diagrams.

Spot welding

MIG welding

2-plate welding

3-plate welding

4-plate welding

P= Spot welding pitch

Unit: mm (in)

( ) The number of the spot welding

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Cross Section of Body and Sealants

Engine Compartment/Front Wheelhouse

5-2

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Front Pillar Iner Panel and Dashboard Lower
Front Floor and Rear Floor

5-3

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Roof Panel and Outer Panel/
Outer Panel and Rear Panel

5-4

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Under Floor/Frame

5-5

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Hood, Door, Trunk Lid

5-6

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Body Dimensional Drawings

Upper Body Measuring Dimensions

Engine Compartment

6-2

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Passenger Compartment

6-3

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Under Body Measuring Dimensions

6-4

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Opening Repair Chart

6-5

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Frame Repair Chart

Top View

6-6

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Side View

6-8

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Rust-preventive Treatments

General

7-2

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Diagram

7-3

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Area to be Covered by Anti-rust Agents

7-4

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Undercoating Diagram

7-10

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