Thermo King 989038 Panel Upper Cover Assembly

Technical specification for Thermo King panel upper cover assembly, part numbers 98-9038 and 98-7917. This component serves as the upper exterior housing for SLX, SLXe, and SLXi series trailer refrigeration units. Constructed from high-impact ABS plastic or fiberglass-reinforced composite to withstand road vibration, thermal cycling, and UV exposure. Designed as direct OEM replacement for Thermo King part numbers 989038, 987917, 98-9038, and 98-7917. Compatible with unit models SLX100, SLX200, SLX400, SLXe100, SLXe300, SLXe400, SLXi100, SLXi200, SLXi300, and SLXi400. Cross-references aftermarket part numbers TK-98-9038-AM, MRD-98-9038, and Horton service number 79A9038 (note: Horton application corresponds to fan clutch assembly for Caterpillar C15/C16 engines sharing identical OEM numbering). Installation utilizes existing mounting points; no modification required.