Leaf screen and method of making the leaf screen with co-molded seal and bump stop

A method of making a leaf screen comprising:

• injecting a polymeric material into a mold to form a body portion;
• injecting at least one elastomeric material into the mold on a first side of the body portion to form a seal and a plurality of bump-stops;
• cooling the polymeric material and the elastomeric material in the mold, solidifying and joining the polymeric material and the elastomeric material;
• and
• removing the leaf screen from the mold.

A leaf screen for an intake of an HVAC system of a vehicle having a hood covering an engine compartment, comprising:

• a leaf screen body defining an inlet opening;
• a seal integrally molded on a top surface of the leaf screen body partially surrounding the inlet opening and engaging the hood;
• and
• a plurality of bump-stops integrally molded on the top surface that are engaged by the hood when closed.