Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Front Bumper: Description and Operation
Door and Bumper Reinforcement Beams
Door reinforcement beams used on Civic vehicles are made from a metal equivalent to high strength steel.
If high strength steel is heated, the strength of the steel will be reduced. If high strength steel is damaged, as in a vehicle accident, where the door
reinforcement beams are bent, the beams may crack attempting to straighten them.
Front and rear bumper reinforcement beams are made with aluminum alloy.
For this reason, door and bumper reinforcement beams should NEVER be repaired; they should be replaced if they are damaged.
NOTE: If a door beam is damaged, the whole door panel assembly should be replaced.
