A isolation unit for a snowmobile connects to the forward frame members of
the snowmobile and provides a plurality of receptacles and mounting
points for receiving and securing various front-end components to the
snowmobile. The isolation unit not only facilitates assembly and
maintenance of the snowmobile but also protects and isolates
vibration-sensitive components from the vibrations of the engine. The
isolation unit is molded from plastic to accommodate a variety of
components, including a hood, a console, a headlight, an ignition coil,
fuel tank vent pipe, stepper motor, a km/MPH converter, an electrical
wire harness, an electronic control unit, an exhaust pipe temperature
sensor wires, a fuse box, an engine reverse buzzer, and a capacitor.