This product is professionally designed for BYD’s professional personalized brand—the Formula Leopard 5, the brand’s first model, serving as a core body panel and safety component covering the engine bay.

As a professional manufacturing factory specializing in automotive body panels and structural parts, our Formula Leopard 5 front engine hood assembly strictly follows OE specifications while also offering upgrade options, dedicated to providing the global aftermarket with high-precision, lightweight, high-strength replacement and upgrade solutions.

The front engine hood is a key carrier of the Formula Leopard 5’s “Leopard Aesthetic” design language. As a mid-to-large hardcore off-road NEV SUV weighing 2.85 tons, the Formula Leopard 5 uses thinner steel panels for body skin to reduce weight—the hood varies in firmness across different production batches: pre-December 2023 batches are relatively firmer, while post-January 2024 batches may be softer. This is a characteristic of the lightweight design, not a quality issue .

Compatible with all BYD Formula Leopard 5 trims (including Explorer/Navigator/YunNian/Smart Driving versions). According to vehicle data, the Formula Leopard 5 measures 4890/4930×1970×1920mm with a wheelbase of 2800mm and a kerb weight of 2890-2998kg. This product features OEM hole fitment for non-destructive installation, supporting both OEM replacement and customization .

• The front engine hood is a body panel and safety component—must be replaced when frontal collision causes deformation, dents, or mounting point damage.

• If only surface paint scratches are present, paint repair may be considered without replacing the body.

• If skin-reinforcement separation/hollow spots occur—though not affecting structural strength, they may impact user experience—decide on replacement or repair based on needs .

Installation Instructions

Tools Required:

• Socket wrench (10mm/12mm)

• Torque wrench

• Plastic trim removal tool

• Cleaning cloth

Installation Steps (General Reference):

1. Remove old hood: Open the hood—remove hinge mounting bolts with wrench

2. Disconnect washer hose: Unplug windshield washer hose connection

3. Remove old hood: Carefully remove the old hood—protect surrounding paint

4. Clean mounting area: Clean hinge mounting surfaces and surrounding area

5. Install new hood: Position the new hood—align with hinge mounting holes

6. Pre-install hinge bolts: Install and pre-tighten hinge mounting bolts

7. Adjust position: Adjust hood position to ensure even gaps with fenders

8. Tighten hinge bolts: Torque hinge bolts to specification

9. Reconnect washer hose: Reconnect windshield washer hose

10. Function test: Test opening/closing—confirm smooth operation and secure latch

【Professional Tips】:

• Pay attention to hinge alignment during installation—ensure even gaps between hood, fenders, and grille

• Recommended to inspect hydraulic strut condition when replacing—replace if aged

• If installing modified hood components, pay attention to air intake sealing to prevent rainwater from entering the engine bay

• If the vehicle is equipped with a hood sensor, functional verification is required after installation