Deck 9: Outer Body Panel Service

Question 1

Grilles are often held in place with adhesives.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

____ 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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 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

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 10

A body shim is a common means of panel adjustment on today's modern vehicles

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

While having a discussion, Technician A says that car manufacturers were 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 15

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 16

____ adjustment controls the height of the front of the hood.

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

Question 17

____ 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 18

A bumper energy absorber can usually be repaired.

Question 19

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

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

Question 21

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 22

____ 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 23

____ 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 24

During collision repair, ____ must be replaced to match preaccident performance.

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

Question 25

Truck beds normally mount to _______?

A) an axle
B) a full ladder frame
C) a unibody
D) a crossmember

Question 26

A(n) ____ is handy for reaching down and unscrewing grille bolts.

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

Question 27

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Deck lids and hatches usually have exterior handles or sensors to open the panels.
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 28

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

Question 29

How would you remove a hood latch?

Question 30

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 31

How would you perform a trunk lid adjustment?

Question 32

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

Question 33

How are exterior moldings are attached to the body?

Question 34

Truck tailgates mount on ____________________ hinges.

Question 35

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 36

How would you cut off an old molding?

Question 37

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

Question 38

____ 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 39

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