How do you replace the radiator support on a 92 civic hb?

Answer 1

The radiator support is welded to the car using resistance plug welds that can be drilled out. However the new support MUST be welded back in. Also, the factory uses special primers to prevent rust from forming around the welded areas, and these also must be used. Lastly, the radiator support is stress bearing part of your cars unibody chassis. It ties all four major frame rails together to keeps them aligned properly, and provide stregnth to the front end suspenion. Many parts bolt to the support including the headlights, fenders, and front bumper reinforcement. Therefore proper alignment must be maintained for these parts to fit corectly. Honda recomends tolerances of less than 3mm or 1/8 inch. These measurements can me found in extremely expensive collision frame manuals that are not usually available to the public. What I am trying to say nicely is that if you have to ask how to do it, you probably should not try it. I work at a collision repair shop. I have 5 A.S.E. certifications and 7 I-CAR certifications including structural analysis and repair in both. Please let professionals do this repair. I have seen bad work done that resulted in people dying in a car crash due to structural parts failing to do what they were designed to do. It is not worth the life of you or someone you love to save a little money.