NSX-T V6-3.2L DOHC (VTEC) (1997)
2. Remove the trunk side gutter and trunk front panel.
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Strike a punch in the center of the spot welds in the trunk front panel, rear damper base, rear floor, wheel house upper member, and trunk side
gutter.
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Drill the spot welds using a 10 mm (3/8") spot cutter.
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Grind the MIG/fillet welds using a rotary cutter.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.
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Remove the welding flanges using a chisel.
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Remove the burrs from spot welds and MIG welds using a disc grinder.
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Smooth the welding section of the body with a hammer and dolly.
3. Mold the related parts.
Smooth the welding flange of the rear side panel, rear side frame and rear floor cross member.
NOTE: Check the reshaped parts for cracks .
4. Set the new trunk front panel and trunk side gutter.
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Drill the 8-10 mm (5/16"-3/8") plug weld holes in the welding flange of the new trunk front panel.
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Remove the undercoat from the welding flanges of the trunk front panel and trunk side gutter, and expose the aluminum alloy base using a disc
sander.
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Remove the paint film from the welding section of the body using a disc sander and clean oil contamination with a shop towel soaked with wax
and grease remover.