Auto Body Panel and Body Parts Identification

The primary purpose of auto body panels is to:

House only the engine and transmission Provide vehicle structure, protect occupants, and contribute to appearance Replace the frame completely on all vehicles Support only the wheels and tires

The front body panel that surrounds the grille and headlamps is commonly called the:

Quarter panel Radiator support or header panel Rocker panel Back panel

Front fenders are located:

At the rear of the vehicle above the back bumper Over and around the front wheels Along the roofline Behind the instrument panel

The term 'quarter panel' usually refers to:

Front door outer panel Rear body side panel on passenger vehicles Front bumper cover Roof reinforcement

Rocker panels are located:

At the top of the windshield opening Below the doors along the side of the vehicle Across the rear roof edge Inside the trunk floor

A hood assembly normally includes:

Outer panel, inner reinforcement and hinge/mounting points Only outer sheet metal Glass and weatherstrip Tail lamp mounting pads

The body panel located between the rear window and trunk lid is called the:

Cowl panel Package tray or rear shelf panel Core support Apron panel

On trucks, the body panel at the front of the box nearest the cab is called the:

Tailgate Headboard or front panel Rocker Dash panel

The term 'fascia' is commonly used to describe:

Interior trim only Moulded front or rear bumper covers and related trim Roof reinforcement Door intrusion beams

Body side mouldings are primarily used to:

Improve engine cooling Protect doors and panels from minor impacts and enhance appearance Support the axle housings Seal the windshield

The cowl panel is located:

Between the front bumper and grille Between the rear bumper and trunk lid Between the hood and windshield, often housing wiper components At the rear wheel opening

Inner fender liners are used to:

Support the engine Protect engine compartment and body from road splash and debris Hold the headliner in place Attach the exhaust system

The body component that surrounds the windshield or rear window opening is called the:

Aperture or flange Torsion bar Crossmember Steering knuckle

A 'liftgate' is a type of rear closure used on:

Two-door coupes only Hatchbacks, SUVs and some vans Conventional pickup boxes Vehicles with separate trunk lids

The pillar located between the front and rear doors on a four-door vehicle is the:

A-pillar B-pillar C-pillar D-pillar

The panel behind the rear bumper on some vehicles is called the:

Front valance Rear valance or lower rear panel Hood reinforcement Cowl top

Door skins are:

Inner structural reinforcements only Outer sheet metal panels attached to door frames Roof panels Quarter glass mouldings

On unibody vehicles, structural strength is provided by:

Separate frame rails only Body panels and reinforcements working together as a unit Engine and transmission mounts alone Bumpers only

When ordering a replacement fender, information required usually includes:

Engine displacement only Side (left/right), body style, model year and any trim or flare provisions Tire size and pressure Radio code

The ILM emphasizes correct terminology because:

Parts technicians must invent their own names Consistent names reduce ordering errors and improve communication with technicians Customers already know all body terms Manufacturers change terminology daily

Roof drip mouldings are located:

On the rocker panels Along the roof edge where water would run off Inside the trunk On the engine block

A 'spoiler' is a body part designed to:

Protect exhaust components Influence airflow and styling at front or rear of vehicle Support the steering rack Seal door weatherstrip

The panel closing the rear of the trunk compartment behind the bumper is often called the:

Cowl Rear body panel or back panel Firewall Rocker

When a parts catalogue lists components for 'left hand' and 'right hand' sides, this orientation is always:

From the front looking at the vehicle From the rear looking forward From the driver's seat facing forward Based on which side the fuel cap is on

Hinge pillars are structural members used to:

Mount hood latch only Support door hinges and latch reinforcement Support rear axle housings Hold the radiator in place

Sill plates are typically located:

Inside at the door openings over the rocker area On the roof Under the hood Under the rear seat

The front bumper assembly may include:

Cover, impact absorbers, reinforcements and mounting brackets Only chrome trim Tail lamps and license lamps Windshield wiper motors

A truck 'cab corner' panel is located:

On the dashboard At the rear corner of the cab behind the doors At the front of the box Under the floor

Inner rocker panels differ from outer rocker panels because they:

Are decorative only Form part of the structural support under the floorpan Contain only weatherstrip Are made only of plastic

A 'cowl side panel' is generally located:

At the rear quarter window opening Between the front door hinge pillar and the firewall area In the trunk floor On the roof rail

Truck 'box side' panels are sometimes supplied as:

Complete bedside assemblies Roof inserts Core supports Door shells

When identifying body parts, the vehicle identification number (VIN) can help determine:

Paint colour only Body style, series and sometimes production changes that affect part selection Tire pressure Battery capacity