Abstract: An underhood mounting system for mounting a plurality of underhood components to a motor vehicle body includes an integrally formed receiver member defining a plurality of dedicated locations for receiving a corresponding plurality of underhood components. The receiver member is attached to the body of the vehicle. A first dedicated location of the plurality of dedicated locations defines a portion of an air box chamber. A remainder of air box chamber is defined by an air box upper element removably attached to the first dedicated location. A second dedicated location of the plurality of dedicated locations defines a portion of a battery chamber. A remainder of the battery chamber is defined by a battery cover removably attached to the second dedicated location. A third dedicated location of the plurality of dedicated locations defines a degas bracket for removably receiving a degas bottle.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for releasably locking a hinged ornamental spare tire cover for vehicles into position is disclosed. The device comprises: a base member mounted to a rear bumper of the vehicle; a tire cover hinged to the base; the cover movable from a first position adjacent a trunk lid of the vehicle to a second position hinged away from the trunk lid providing access to a trunk lock and fuel filler connection. A latch mechanism is provided to lock and hold the cover in the first position and release the cover for movement to the second position. The latch release is selectively operated by a manually pivotable lever means, a key rotatable lock means, or an electrically activated solenoid.