OEM Linking Pin: Honda Updates Current Generation Body Structures

Honda and Acura updated several of their current generation vehicle structures. Let's take a look at which vehicles have changed and where the updated information can be found.

Per our contact at Honda, below is the list of the vehicles that changed, when they changed, and where to find the information:

  • 2011-present Honda Odyssey
    • change started on 2014-present models
    • separate body repair manual supplement document 2014-present
  • 2012-present Honda CR-V
    • change started on 2015-present models
    • separate body repair manual document 2015-present
  • 2013-present Acura ILX
    • change started on 2016 models
    • body repair manual was updated with new procedures for the affected parts
  • 2013-present Acura RDX
    • change started on 2016 models
    • body repair manual was updated with new procedures for the affected parts

The updated Honda/Acura repair information is found at techinfo.honda.com.

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