Body Front End Description

Body Front End Description

Body Front End Components




1 - Hood
2 - Hood Hinge Upper
3 - Hood Insulator
4 - Air Inlet Screen
5 - Hood Rear Seal
6 - Engine Compartment
7 - Hood Hinge Lower
8 - Fender Insulator
9 - Fender Center Bracket
10 - Fender
11 - Wheel Housing
12 - Splash Shield
13 - Fender Lower Bracket
14 - Hood Latch Cable
15 - Hood Latch Cover
16 - Hood Latch
17 - Hood Latch Support
18 - Lower Tie Bar
19 - Hood Hold Open Rod
20 - Hood Latch Striker

All potential water leak locations are sealed in production using high quality durable sealers.

If you reseal specific areas of the body front end, use a high quality sealer with the following properties:

* Of medium thickness
* Remains flexible after curing
* Paintable

Lubrication

Lubricate the following components using Lubriplate, GM P/N 1052196 or the equivalent:

* The primary hood latch
* The secondary hood latch
* The hood hinges

Anti-Corrosion Protection

Anti-corrosion materials have been applied to the surfaces of the metal panels in order to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels, properly re-coat the areas on this material that have been disturbed using a service-type anti-corrosion material. Refer to Paint and Coatings.