Abstract: A bracket assembly for housing and mounting a LiDAR system to a roof of a vehicle is disclosed. The bracket assembly a base bracket having a base structure configured to be mounted to the roof of the vehicle, and a datum structure extending substantially perpendicularly to the base structure and configured to extend inside a datum hole of the roof of the vehicle. The datum structure defines an elongated channel extending through the datum structure and having an opening defined at a first surface of the base structure. The bracket assembly also includes a datum pin adapted to extend inside the elongated channel through the opening of the base structure.

Abstract: A pillar garnish assembly for a vehicle includes a pillar garnish adapted to be provided on a front surface of a pillar of the vehicle and a seal adapted to engage with the pillar garnish. The seal includes a first seal structure adapted to be arranged between the pillar garnish and the pillar and configured to be engaged with the pillar garnish. The seal also includes a second seal structure having a hook portion engaged with the first seal structure and defining a gap to receive a portion of the pillar garnish. The second seal structure further includes a seal portion extending at an angle to the hook portion and away from the hook portion. The seal portion is adapted to seal a space defined between the pillar and a fender of the vehicle.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter includes a vehicle door that can include two separate panels (an inner panel and an outer panel) for providing a trim finish for the door. The door can include an exterior panel that includes a first outer surface, the inner panel mounted onto the first outer surface The outer panel can be mounted onto and cover the inner panel. The outer panel can have a second outer surface, and the outer panel can cover a first portion of the first outer surface and expose a second portion of the first outer surface such that the second outer surface and the second portion of the first outer surface form an exterior surface of the vehicle door. A plurality of connectors can be fixed to and protrude from the inner panel and be connected to the exterior panel. A sensor can be mounted on the inner panel.

Abstract: A mounting system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a plate mounting portion formed along the body plate of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door sash of a vehicle. The mirror assembly also includes a base mounting portion formed along an underside of the swivel arm of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door skin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A center camera mirror system spoiler mounting for a vehicle that can include a spoiler inner panel, a spoiler outer panel and a camera assembly. The spoiler inner panel can be configured to be mounted onto an exterior panel of the vehicle and the spoiler outer panel can be connected to the spoiler inner panel. The spoiler outer panel can include an outer surface that is an exterior surface of the vehicle, a camera opening passing through the spoiler outer panel, and a first datum. The camera assembly can be fixed to the spoiler inner panel in a predetermined orientation with respect to the spoiler inner panel, and can include a lens, and a second datum engaging the first datum. The lens can be in a predetermined alignment with respect to the camera opening when the second datum engages the first datum.

Abstract: A garnish for a vehicle door includes an outer molding comprising a first surface forming an outer surface of the garnish, an inner liner molding comprising a second surface forming an inner surface of the garnish, a vertical edge formed between a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the inner liner molding and the outer molding are bonded together, and the outer surface and the inner surface face away from each other, a first protruding structure extending outward from the second surface of the inner liner molding, and a second protruding structure, adjacent to the first protruding structure, and extending outward from the second surface of the inner liner molding, wherein the inner liner molding is formed without an undercut.

Abstract: A sealing system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a wire harness assembly in which at least a first wire harness and a second wire harness are coupled together. The first wire harness is protected within a rigid encasing but for an exposed portion. The exposed portion permits freer movement of the internal pins in that area, which promotes a better fit with the adjacent second wire harness. In one example, a foam sheath can used to cover a portion of the wire harness assembly, which is then routed through a gasket. This arrangement is configured to prevent air leaks that might otherwise occur due to gapping between the first wire harness and the second wire harness.

Abstract: A lower windshield assembly for managing fluids from a windshield of a vehicle includes a windshield lower panel for supporting the windshield on the vehicle and a wiper cover disposed over a wiper assembly. The wiper cover includes a shelf portion that extends below the windshield lower panel such that fluid passing over a forward edge of the windshield lower panel is caught by the shelf portion.

Abstract: An A-pillar garnish assembly for fluid management on a vehicle includes a windshield, an A-pillar structural member extending along a side edge of the windshield for supporting the windshield, and an A-pillar garnish member secured to the A-pillar structural member to define an open trough extending along the side edge of the windshield. The garnish member has at least one lateral fluid channel defined therein for directing fluid from the open trough into a closed pillar channel disposed behind the garnish member along the side edge of the windshield.

Abstract: A sealing system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a wire harness assembly in which at least a first wire harness and a second wire harness are coupled together. The first wire harness is protected within a rigid encasing but for an exposed portion. The exposed portion permits freer movement of the internal pins in that area, which promotes a better fit with the adjacent second wire harness. In one example, a foam sheath can used to cover a portion of the wire harness assembly, which is then routed through a gasket. This arrangement is configured to prevent air leaks that might otherwise occur due to gapping between the first wire harness and the second wire harness.

Abstract: A vehicle mounting structure is provided for positioning both an associated camera of an associated vehicle sensor system and an associated fluid nozzle of an associated washer assembly operatively associated with the associated sensor system. The mounting structure includes a housing including an exterior face having a first inner surface portion forming a first opening extending through the face for positioning of the associated camera and a second inner surface portion forming a second opening extended through the face for positioning of the associated nozzle. A diversion feature is extended outwardly from the face. The diversion feature at least partially surrounds the second opening and is adapted to divert associated fluid away from the second opening.

Abstract: A sealing system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a wire harness and a gasket. A foam sheath is used to cover a portion of the wire harness, which is then routed through the gasket. This foam sheath is configured to fill any void between the wire harness and gasket. In some embodiments, a second foam sheath can be wrapped around the outside of the gasket as well as onto the first foam sheath. This creates a full seal outside of the gasket. Once this foam stack is created, the potential for wind noise caused by air traveling through the wire harness and gasket is substantially diminished. The foam stack also allows for the gasket to be deformed or bent while maintaining a reduction in noise.

Abstract: A mounting system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a plate mounting portion formed along the body plate of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door sash of a vehicle. The mirror assembly also includes a base mounting portion formed along an underside of the swivel arm of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door skin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A garnish assembly and method for a vehicle includes a garnish housing having a show surface delineated by an end edge surface for mounting on the vehicle. The garnish assembly further includes a seal extending along an entirety of the end edge surface and a doghouse structure adapted to mount the garnish housing and the seal to the vehicle. The seal is secured along the end edge surface wherein the end-to-end length of the seal matches an end-to-end length of the end edge surface. The doghouse structure is secured to the garnish housing so that attachment to the doghouse structure to the vehicle mounts the seal and the garnish housing to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle grill mounting structure for float-mounting a vehicle element includes a bracket body, at least one mounting structure, and at least one anti-rotation tab. The at least one mounting structure extends away from the bracket body for securing the bracket body in a floating orientation that is spaced apart from other vehicle components. The at least one anti-rotation tab extends away from the bracket body and is spaced apart from the at least one mounting structure to inhibit rotation of the bracket body.

Abstract: A washer fluid reservoir assembly for a vehicle includes a washer fluid reservoir, a support member extending from the washer fluid reservoir, and a hold feature connected to the support member forming a hook configured to hang the washer fluid reservoir assembly.

Abstract: A washer fluid reservoir assembly for a vehicle may include a washer fluid reservoir, a support assembly including a bracket extending from the washer fluid reservoir, and a clip connected to the bracket, and a tube extending from the washer fluid reservoir and through the clip.