SELF-LOCATION FEATURES FOR COMPONENT ASSEMBLY

A sheet metal component assembly includes a first component having at least one locating opening formed therein, and a second component installed to the first component. The second component includes a second component body and at least one locating boss formed in and extending from the second component body. The at least one locating boss is installed into the at least one locating opening to position the second component at the first component. A rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) includes a tray, one or more RESS cells positioned on the tray, and a cover installed to the tray to enclose the RESS. The cover includes a cover body, and at least one locating boss formed in and extending from the cover body. The at least one locating boss is installed into at least one locating opening in the tray to position the cover at the tray.