Au-ve-co Products 20530 Plastic Push Mount Rivet Retainer

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 20530 is a plastic push mount rivet retainer used to secure trim panels, shrouds, and deflector components in automotive and light-duty vehicle applications. This fastener installs by hand or with minimal tooling, snapping into pre-drilled or factory mounting holes to hold components firmly in place without threading. At 0.01 pounds, it is a lightweight, single-use-style retainer suited for high-volume service and repair work. Technicians and body shop professionals reach for this type of fastener when restoring or replacing factory-style push clip connections on cooling and ventilation assemblies.

The 20530 retainer is designed for use on radiator shrouds, air deflectors, and cowl vent panels. These are common service points during cooling system repairs, engine bay reassembly, and body panel work on passenger vehicles and light trucks. The push mount design allows for fast, tool-free installation in situations where access is limited and speed matters. This fastener is sold with a minimum order quantity of 50 units, making it appropriate for shop stock or fleet maintenance programs where retainers are routinely replaced during disassembly.

Key Features

• Push mount design installs without threading - snaps directly into mounting holes
• Plastic construction resists corrosion in underhood and exterior panel environments
• Lightweight retainer at 0.01 pounds - minimal added mass to assembled components
• Suited for radiator shroud, air deflector, and cowl vent panel applications
• Minimum order quantity of 50 units supports shop stock and fleet service use

Compatibility

Designed for use with radiator shrouds, air deflectors, and cowl vent panels on passenger vehicles and light trucks where push mount rivet retainers are specified as the OEM fastener type.

Installation Notes

Push mount rivet retainers are typically installed and removed by automotive technicians and body shop professionals during panel service or cooling system work. Before removing existing retainers, disconnect the vehicle battery if working near electrical components, and allow the cooling system to cool completely before disturbing shroud or deflector panels. Use a trim removal tool or flat pry tool to release existing retainers without damaging the panel. Insert the new retainer through the component hole and press firmly until the retention tabs engage the mounting surface.