• Protects the components within your engine compartment
• Can become damaged in car incidents
• Provides easy access to performance parts for repairs and maintenance

A Hood Panel is the metal (or steel) overlay that covers and shelters your Nissan's engine bay. This vital component helps to protect many of the performance parts that keep your vehicle driving efficiently.

If your Nissan no longer had a Hood Panel, many essential components like your engine and transmission would become vulnerable to damaging elements like sunlight, moisture, dust, dirt, and other hazardous contaminants. And all of these things could negatively affect the performance of your Nissan.

Your Hood Panel can become tarnished or otherwise damaged in several different ways, it can be dented or scratched due to external sources like hail, rocks, and from brute force caused by a collision or car accident. A damaged hinge could also lead to problems, since its main job is to connect the hood to the frame of your vehicle.

However, what seems the most minor — dents and scratches — could also lead to critical damage as well. These seemingly small issues can leave under-the-hood components vulnerable to external elements, which can can result in corrosion and rust.

Not only does your Hood Panel protect the essential components within Nissan while offering easy access for repairs and maintenance, but it also affects the design, style, and appearance of your Nissan. Got a damaged Hood Panel? Make sure you get the correct style, fit, and function by ordering authentic OEM components at Nissan Parts.

This Hood Panel, part 65100ZX00A, fits Nissan Altima 2009-2013. Find more information under the What This Fits tab.

Fits Altima