Introduction

Introduction

This manual explains the basic guidelines to repair automotive sheet metal damaged by a collision or other situation. This manual includes basic body repair information, basic sheet metal repair, and common body repair guidelines.

Please refer to the specific body repair and/or service manual for each model when replacing parts, clarifying model specific dimensions, or other situations requiring specific repair information.

Model-specific Body Repair Manuals includes the specific and unique repair information for each model, but do not include the general information provided in this manual.

Please note that some models may require particular maintenance even for the items included in this basic manual. Please refer to the service manual of the specific model in such cases:
All information is based on the latest product information available at the time of publishing. We reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Honda service and body repair manuals are edited for those with basic knowledge and skills about Honda and Acura vehicles. Therefore, those without such skills or knowledge may not be able to successfully maintain the vehicle even following the information provided in this manual.