- Helps to securely mount many car components and protect your radiator
- Can become damaged over time or in a front-end collision
- Custom-fitted, custom-designed, and durability-tested for your Nissan
Your Nissan's Radiator Support Panel is typically found just within the forward part of your car behind the bumper and ahead of your engine. It is a large metal frame that varies in design based on your particular model and trim, and it works to keep your Nissan running properly.
The Radiator Support Panel on your Nissan Xterra 2009-2015 works to hold and secure many front-end components like your fender and hood. However, the most crucial role your support panel plays is shielding the radiator and keeping it securely fastened in place. Your radiator, which helps to avoid engine failure, overheating, leaks, and more, cannot function without a properly installed, undamaged Radiator Support Panel in place.
So, what causes a Radiator Support Panel to become impaired? Since this part can be found in the front-end of your vehicle, it is most often damaged in frontal incidents. The Radiator Support Panel can rust and wear over time or bend after driving over damaging road debris or from slamming into potholes while driving.
A worn out Radiator Support Panel can often go unnoticed since it's situated behind your Nissan's bumper cover. With time, however, you might notice leaks, overheating, and radiator damage. To prevent these potential issues, check the condition of your Radiator Support Panel regularly and immediately after a collision to prevent any surprise expenses.
Since your Radiator Support Panel is essential for holding your car's radiator in place and ensuring that it's functioning efficiently, replace a damaged or warped Radiator Support Panel immediately to maintain proper engine cooling and effective operation of your vehicle.
Are you debating on replacing your Nissan’s Radiator Support Panel on your own? The installation might require the use of specific tools and the removal of your bumper, reinforcement bar, and other electrical components. Because of this, we suggest leaving this job to the experts at an authorized Nissan service center location.
Because various cars use different Radiator Support Panel designs, buying the correct one is crucial for safety and adequate installation. Make sure you get the correct Radiator Support Panel for your vehicle when you purchase authentic OEM parts at Nissan Parts.
This Radiator Support Panel F2500ZL8MA fits Nissan Xterra 2009-2015. Click on the What This Fits tab for more fitment details.
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Fits Frontier, Xterra