Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Radiator Support: Description and Operation
Radiator Support Description
The radiator support assembly consists of 12 major components: 9 upper panels and 3 lower panels. In addition, there are 4 headlight mounting brackets
(1).
Upper Radiator Support Components
There are 2 service assemblies (2), each made up from 3 of the 9 upper panels. There are no factory welds along the rear edge of these assemblies. The
rear edge of these assemblies sandwich the front edge of the wheelhouse apron. After positioning the rest of the radiator support components, check the
fit, use 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Plug weld all the panels accordingly, including the rear edge of the assemblies to the wheelhouse apron.
Lower Radiator Support Components
The lower 3 panels, also called the lower tie-bar, are welded to the lower rails. The 3 lower panels are available and serviced separately (3).
Headlight Mounting Components
There are 2 mounting brackets for each headlight assembly (1). One mounts to the side of the wheelhouse apron and upper rail assembly. The other
bracket mounts to the front upper radiator support (4) and the top of the headlight mounting holes are pre-drilled and will need to be located and
shimmed accordingly. Use three-dimensional measuring equipment.
