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Body and Frame: Description and Operation



Body Front End Description

This vehicle has a unitized body with a frame that supports the engine and the transaxle. The inner fender panels and the radiator support are also integral parts of the body.


Anti-corrosion materials coat the interior surfaces of some metal panels. When servicing these panels, properly recoat the disturbed areas using a service type anti-corrosion material. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair () in General Body Service.


Some of the following components include theft deterrent labels:

* Major sheet metals
* Engines
* Transaxles