Front end module integrated, adjustable fascia or top cap support system

A support system for a contoured finish panel disposed on the outside of a vehicle, comprising:

• a carrier having at least one lamp support, said at least one lamp support having a bracket headlamp carrier;
• a lamp assembly connected to said at least one lamp support and said bracket headlamp carrier;
• at least one support member connected to said at least one lamp support and said bracket headlamp carrier;
• a first attachment structure for connecting said lamp assembly to said at least one lamp support and said bracket headlamp carrier;
• a second attachment structure for connecting said at least one support member to said at least one lamp support and said bracket headlamp carrier;
• and
• a contoured finish panel connected to and supported by said support member such that as the position of said carrier varies relative to said lamp assembly and said panel during the assembly of said carrier, said at least one lamp support, said bracket headlamp carrier, said support member, and said contoured finish panel, said contoured finish panel is in a fixed location relative to said lamp assembly.

A support system for a contoured finish panel, comprising:

• a center support connected to a carrier member;
• a contoured finish surface connected to said center support using a first attachment assembly;
• a exterior body component connected to said center support using a second attachment assembly;
• and
• as said center support is moved relative to said carrier member, said contoured finish surface remains in a substantially fixed position relative to and said exterior body component.