Crashed! need help with IDing parts

[venom636]

My car was recently hit by a drunk while i was at a red light. Its nothing too big but the hood and a few other parts im having trouble identifying got damaged. im having trouble figuring out the name of the white metal piece/ bar thats right behind the headlights and goes across from left to right where the hood used to lock in place. Here is a picture. Any help i can get will be appreciated

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...8&photoIndex=0

[littlebookworm]

Usually called the "radiator support." Most of them are rectangular in shape with "wings to connect to the fenders. You may have to remove the front fenders to replace it. Pretty straight-forward job; just remember to de-activate your airbag system before you go fooling around in that area of the car. I suggest you pick up a service manual, such as the Haynes, to help you through the repair. Good luck. Hy

[new echo owner]

This might help you: http://www.camrystuff.com/manuals/Ge..._Collision.pdf.

N.E.O.

[venom636]

Sweet! thanks littlebookworm for the help and new echo owner for the manual, both will be very helpful with the repairs since ive decided to do them myself. ill keep you guys updated on how it turns out. Thanks again.

[new echo owner]

Post some pictures as you progress through the repair, I am sure there will be others who would be interested in how everything goes together too.

N.E.O.