2016 Civic body technology, construction and repair bulletin

[administrator]

Informational bulletin with lots of technical information on:

- New Model Body Technology
- Body Repair Information
- Welding Precautions and Information
- Airbag System Components and Repairs
- Electrical & Driver Support Systems Repair Information


Obviously a lot of this is for dealer / bodyshop repair purposes, but still lots of good insight into the construction of the 2016 Civic.

Highlights of the body construction:

• Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure
• Body construction using 58% high-tensile-strength steel (HSS), including 26% ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS - 980 MPa and higher)
• Weight-saving 1,500 MPa steel center pillar stiffener and rear frame with soft zones for crash performance
• Bolt-on resin composite lower front bulkhead assembly
• Introduction of the Honda SensingTM suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including: Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM with pedestrian sensing capability

Download the bulletin below.

 

[dick w]

Informational bulletin with lots of technical information on:

- New Model Body Technology
- Body Repair Information
- Welding Precautions and Information
- Airbag System Components and Repairs
- Electrical & Driver Support Systems Repair Information

TL;DR version: do not crash this car. They probably won't repair it correctly.

 

[RobbJK88]

TL;DR version: do not crash this car. They probably won't repair it correctly.

Good point. With so many insurance companies using "approved body shops" which cut corners... the more and more advanced car platforms get the more harmful cost cutting methods these shops use is a risk to the stability of the vehicle and future safety of the occupants should another accident happen.

 

[Civil]

Some good engineering data in here that I had been looking for all over the net. Thank you OP.

 

[AirCooled]

This is fantastic, thank you OP. please post more . . .

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