Patent ID: 8931172
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: B23P,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a body hanger bracket including a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab for an accent panel on a vehicle body panel including a horizontal indexing feature and at least one vertical indexing feature, the method comprising the steps of: locating the body hanger bracket in a horizontal direction by engaging the first alignment tab with the horizontal indexing feature; locating the body hanger bracket in a vertical direction by engaging the second alignment tab with the at least one vertical indexing feature; permanently attaching the body hanger bracket to the vehicle body panel; supporting the accent panel on the body hanger bracket; and detaching at least one of the first alignment tab and the second alignment tab from the body hanger bracket prior to the step of supporting the accent panel on the body hanger bracket.