Patent ID: 6814400
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A front end assembly for a motor vehicle having spaced apart upper and lower side rails, said front end assembly comprising:an elongated upper cross member defining a first length and adapted to be fixedly secured to and extend between the spaced apart upper side rails, said upper cross member having a mounting surface extending the along said first length thereof; an elongated lower cross member defining a second length and adapted to be fixedly secured to and extend between the spaced apart lower side rails, said lower cross member having a mounting surface extending along said second length thereof; and a component integration panel having elongated upper and lower mounting portions for complementary mating engagement with said mounting surfaces all along said first and second lengths of said respective upper and lower cross members to position said component integration panel between the upper and lower side rails and provide structural support to said component integration panel.