A cars radiator is a central part of the engines cooling system. Responsible for removal of heat from the engine coolant, the radiator system cools the liquid by allowing fresh external air to pass over a network of thin pipes, losing heat to the atmosphere.
A radiator support panel is mounted on the front panel, valance or apron of the vehicle body within the engine bay, and carries the radiator. It is a structural component that bears the load of the radiator and its coolant, and prevents the radiator from moving within the engine bay.
radiator support panels may need to be replaced due to corrosion of the body work, accident damage or other upgrade work including performance enhancements.