Abstract: The vehicle front end assembly includes a grille, a front end module, an upper grille panel and a hood lock assembly. The front end module has a radiator unit positioned rearwardly with respect to the grille. The front end module further has a support frame that is positioned rearwardly with respect to the radiator unit. The upper grille panel has a hood lock access area. The hood lock assembly is positioned in the hood lock access area of the upper grille panel. The hood lock assembly has a hood lock that is movable with respect to the upper grille panel. The hood lock assembly further has an airflow barrier that is fixedly supported with respect to the hood lock assembly. The airflow barrier has a front wall that is positioned forward of the hood lock to deflect air flow received through the grille.

Abstract: A vehicle front end assembly includes a grille, a front end module, an upper grille panel and a bell crank assembly. The front end module has a radiator positioned rearwardly with respect to the grille. The upper grille panel extends rearwardly with respect to the grille and overlies the front end module. The upper grille panel has a bell crank access area. The bell crank assembly is positioned in the bell crank access area of the upper grille panel. The bell crank assembly has a bell crank that is movable with respect to the upper grille panel. The bell crank assembly further has an airflow barrier that is fixedly supported with respect to the bell crank assembly. The airflow barrier has a front wall that is positioned forward of the bell crank to deflect air flow received through the grille.