Honda Accord: Rear Wheelhouse Gusset
Replacement
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service Manual / Body / Frame / Rear Wheelhouse Gusset
Replacement
4-door
NOTE: - Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
1. Remove these items: - Rear seat-back (see page 20-239) - Rear seat side bolster, 4-door (see page 20-242) - Trunk side trim panel (see page 20-132) - Rear wheelhouse insulator, as needed (see page 20-132) 2. Detach the wire harness clips (A), and remove the bolts (B), then remove the rear wheelhouse gusset (C).
3. Install the gusset in the reverse order of removal.
Frame Brace Replacement
Strut Brace Replacement
1. Remove the cowl cover (see page 20-278).
2. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) from
the strut brace (B).
3. Remove the nuts from the top of the damper, and ...
Middle Crossmember Gusset
Replacement
2-door
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the rear side trim panel (see page 20-127).
2. Pull back the rear part of the carpet as needed.
3. Remove the bolts (A, B), then rem ...
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Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check
1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left
and right without moving the front wheels.
-If the play is within the limit, the ...