Deck 14: Hood, Bumper, Fender, Lid, and Trim Service

Question 1

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ adjustment controls the height of the front of the hood.

A)Strut rod
B)Side sill
C)Hood stop
D)Ball socket

Answer 1

C

Question 2

New vehicle bumpers are designed to withstand major impact without damage.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ is a thin, U-shaped piece of metal for making part adjustments.

A)torque bolt
B)hood hinge
C)cowl panel
D)body shim

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A common mistake during hood removal is forgetting to disconnect windshield washer hoses and wires, which can break or snap small hose fittings or sever wires.

Question 5

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that when installing fenders, you should hand-start all of the fender bolts and tighten them. Technician B says that you should leave the bolts loose enough so that you can adjust the fender. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Neither A nor B
D)Both A and B

Question 6

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The term MOST-Likely used to describe the distance measure between two adjacent parts, such as hood-to-fender gap is:

A)a part gap
B)a hood gap
C)a hood striker
D)a hood stop

Question 7

An isolater is a type of bumper energy absorber.

Question 8

Weatherstripping is a rubber seal that prevents leakage at the joint between the movable part (lid,hatch, or door)and the body.

Question 9

Bumpers on many late model cars cannot be covered with urethane.

Question 10

Fender striking is an adjustment method that uses spacers under the bolts that attach the fender to the cowl or inner fender panel.

Question 11

Hood hinge adjustments control the general position of the hood in relation to the fenders and the rear hood height.

Question 12

Grilles are often held in place with adhesives.

Question 13

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ are used to cushion some of the impact of a collision and reduce damage.

A)Hood hinge springs
B)Bumper energy absorbers
C)Air ratchets
D)Cowl panels

Question 14

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ is a rubber-tipped extension rod for holding the hood open as you remove the hood shocks and other hood parts.

A)body shim
B)hood striker
C)hood hinge
D)hood prop tool

Question 15

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ are spring-loaded rods used to hold the hood open when working in the engine compartment.

A)Hood struts
B)Hood hinges
C)Molding tools
D)Hood stops

Question 16

Hood hinges bolted to either the cowl or the inner fender hold the rear of the hood to the vehicle.

Question 17

Hood adjustments are made at the hinges,at the adjustable stops, and at the hood latch.

Question 18

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that car manufacturers are required by federal regulations to equip cars with bumpers that can withstand 5 mph (8 km-h)collisions without incurring damage to the vehicle. Technician B says that the federal standards have been relaxed to 2.5 mph (4 km-h). Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 19

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Fenders are bolted to all of the following EXCEPT:

A)the energy absorber
B)the cowl behind the door and under the car
C)the inner fender panel in the engine compartment
D)the radiator core support

Question 20

ASE-Style Multiple Choice All of the following are components of a front bumper EXCEPT:

A)nuts
B)a front impact bar
C)a striker
D)an energy absorber

Question 21

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ are often bonded to the inside surface of trunk cavities and doors to reduce noise,vibration, and harshness.

A)Rubber stops
B)Threads
C)Hood edge cushions
D)Sound-deadening pads

Question 22

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ is handy for reaching down and unscrewing grille bolts.

A)rubber stop
B)hood latch
C)air ratchet
D)hood striker

Question 23

____________________ parts are held on a vehicle by bolts, nuts, screws,clips,and adhesives.

Question 24

List three points that you should bear in mind when installing aftermarket body panels and parts.

Question 25

How would you remove a hood latch?

Question 26

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ or power knife has a thin blade that will cut through the adhesive without causing part damage.

A)striker
B)headliner
C)axle
D)molding tool

Question 27

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The part that is MOST-Likely a component of a truck bed is:

A)a gauge
B)an axle
C)a blind rivet
D)a rocker protector

Question 28

ASE-Style Multiple Choice During collision repair, ____ must be replaced to match preaccident performance.

A)bolts
B)ball sockets
C)sound-deadening pads
D)strut rods

Question 29

How would you cut off an old molding?

Question 30

Briefly discuss the four major components of a cable hood release.

Question 31

What would you say is the key to successfully completing an add-on panel?

Question 32

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ improve aerodynamics by restricting air passing under the vehicle body, thus reducing turbulence and resistance to airflow.

A)Air dams
B)Energy absorbers
C)Front spoilers
D)Front fender apron seals

Question 33

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A)Deck lids and hatches usually do not have exterior or interior door handle mechanisms.
B)Vehicles with hatchback-type trunk lids are usually very easy to align.
C)Lock cylinders contain a tumbler mechanism that engages the key so that you can turn the key and disengage the latch.
D)When you insert your key into a door or lid, it engages the lock cylinder.

Question 34

The ____________________ mechanism keeps the hood closed and releases the hood when activated.

Question 35

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ material is combustible and must be removed from any area to be welded or flame cut.

A)Masking tape
B)Sound-deadening
C)Cargo
D)Tailgate

Question 36

Truck tailgates mount on ____________________ hinges.

Question 37

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a part that must be serviced when replacing a rear hatch lid?

A)Hatch support strut
B)Hatch lining
C)Headliner
D)Gauge

Question 38

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ mounts in the trunk lid to alter the airstream at the rear of the body to increase body down force.

A)air dam
B)bumper mounting bracket
C)rear spoiler
D)frame bracket

Question 39

_________________________ allow the hood to open and close while staying in alignment.

Question 40

During _________________________ all ends, corners, edges, and sometimes the rear of the fender panel should be scuff sanded, primed, and painted.