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Apparatus and a method are described for providing positive location openings within a contoured panel. These openings are utilized in conjunction with appropriate locators to assure that positive alignment of the molded panel in subsequent manufacturing operations is obtained. The specific die and

Apparatus and a method are described for providing positive location openings within a contoured panel. These openings are utilized in conjunction with appropriate locators to assure that positive alignment of the molded panel in subsequent manufacturing operations is obtained. The specific die and headliner construction are likewise disclosed.

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A headliner panel for use with a motor vehicle and for use with an assembly process including part locators for aligning headliner panels during various process steps comprising a contoured molded panel of predetermined thickness at selected locations and configured to the dimensions of the motor ve

A headliner panel for use with a motor vehicle and for use with an assembly process including part locators for aligning headliner panels during various process steps comprising a contoured molded panel of predetermined thickness at selected locations and configured to the dimensions of the motor vehicle, said panel defining a locator notch extending from one surface of the panel inwardly, said locator panel notch being positioned at a location having sufficient thickness that the locator notch does not extend through the panel, said notch defining a cavity fill area of panel material extending into the locator notch, and said notch serving as an opening for mating with part locators for assuring positive alignment of the panel for subsequent manufacturing operations.