Body Front End Description: Notes

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Fig 1: Body Front End Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Engine Compartment
2	Hood
3	Hood Rear Seal
4	Air Inlet Screen
5	Hood Hinge
6	Hood Insulator
7	Hood Latch Cable
8	Fender
9	Wheel House Liner
10	Fender Lower Bracket
11	Splash Shield
12	Hood Hold Open Rod
13	Hood Latch

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