A support for the front unit of a motor vehicle and assembly method

A support for the front unit of a motor vehicle having a central portion (102) and left and right frame part (104, 106), wherein the holding parts are formed to complete envelopment of a headlamp unit (132), and having first attachment means (108, 118) for fixing the socket parts on the middle part, wherein the first attachment means are formed for a tolerance compensation, each of the holding parts second attachment means (122, 126; 128) for attachment to the longitudinal supports (144, 146) of the motor vehicle, and wherein the second attachment means to a are tolerance compensation, and wherein each of the holding parts comprises third fastening means (120) for attachment to the fender banks of the motor vehicle.