Au-ve-co Products 14163 Nylon Panel Rivet Hood Insulation

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 14163 is a nylon panel rivet designed to secure hood insulation blankets in automotive applications. This push-type retainer clips through aligned holes in the hood panel and insulation mat, holding the thermal and acoustic liner firmly in place. Fabricated from nylon, the retainer resists corrosion and heat cycling that would degrade a metal fastener in an underhood environment. Automotive technicians and body shop professionals reach for this retainer during hood insulation replacement or any repair that disturbs the factory liner attachment points.

The 14163 is specified for Ford vehicles from 1975 forward, corresponding to Ford part number 388908-S. It is used in standard hood insulation re-attachment procedures during routine maintenance, collision repair, or restorations where original plastic retainers have broken or gone missing. The part ships in a minimum order quantity of 50 units, making it practical for shop stock or fleet service operations that routinely encounter this fastener.

Key Features

• Nylon construction resists corrosion and underhood heat cycling
• Panel rivet style allows tool-free push-in installation
• Direct replacement for Ford part number 388908-S
• Sold in quantities of 50, suitable for shop inventory stocking
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds per unit, minimizing added mass

Compatibility

Specified for Ford vehicles 1975 and later; replaces Ford part number 388908-S. Refer to the vehicle fastener catalog or OEM parts documentation to confirm hole diameter and head retention requirements before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by automotive technicians during hood insulation service. Align the retainer through the insulation mat and hood panel holes, then press firmly until the retention tabs lock. Inspect the panel hole for deformation or enlargement before installing a new retainer, as an oversized hole will not retain the clip. No special tools are required, but a trim removal tool may help extract broken retainer remnants without damaging the panel.