Bull-bar assembly with access to a vehicle component

Abstract

Systems and other embodiments described herein relate bull-bar assemblies with an easy access latch. In one embodiment, a bull-bar assembly for a vehicle includes a panel defining a component aperture through which a vehicle component is accessible. The panel further defines a latch aperture. The bull-bar assembly also includes a cover attached to the panel and movable between a closed position, in which the cover blocks the component aperture, and an open position, in which the cover unblocks the component aperture. The bull-bar assembly further includes a latch accessible through the latch aperture and movable between an actuated position, in which the latch disengages the cover to unblock the component aperture, and an unactuated position, in which the latch engages the cover to block the component aperture.

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