Coupling structure

Abstract

A coupling structure couples a vehicle component disposed at a front portion of a vehicle to a structural member disposed adjacently to the vehicle component in a vehicle width direction. The coupling structure includes first and second brackets, a pressing member, and a coupling member. The first bracket is coupled to the vehicle component and extends from the vehicle component toward the structural member. The second bracket is attached to the structural member and includes an extending portion extending from the structural member toward the vehicle component. The pressing member is disposed forward of the first bracket. The coupling member couples the pressing member, the first bracket, and the extending portion to sandwich the first bracket between the pressing member and the extending portion. When a rearward force acts on the vehicle component, the pressing member presses a fragile portion of the first bracket.

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