Au-ve-co Products 23896 Plastic Panel Rivet Hood Insulation

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 23896 is a plastic panel rivet designed to secure hood insulation blankets in place on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. This retainer-style fastener clips through the insulation pad and anchors into the hood panel, keeping the thermal and acoustic liner flat and properly positioned. At 0.01 pounds, it is a lightweight, single-use-style push-in rivet suited for body shop technicians, mobile mechanics, and dealership service personnel performing hood liner replacements or re-installations. Material is plastic throughout, making it corrosion-resistant and appropriate for under-hood thermal environments.

This part is used in passenger vehicle hood insulation service on specific Ford and Lincoln platforms. Typical applications include replacing damaged, broken, or missing retainers during hood liner removal for engine access or during full insulation pad replacement. The part corresponds to Ford part number N805200-S and fits the vehicle applications listed in the compatibility section below.

Key Features

• Push-in panel rivet design secures hood insulation liner to hood panel
• Full plastic construction resists corrosion in under-hood environments
• Direct replacement for Ford part number N805200-S
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds per unit
• Sold individually; minimum order quantity of 15 units

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement for Ford part number N805200-S. Compatible applications per supplier data: Ford Thunderbird, Ford Cougar 1987 and later, Ford Explorer 1991 and later, and Lincoln Continental 1995 and later.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by automotive technicians during hood insulation pad service. Power-down and cooling of the engine is recommended before working in the under-hood area. The rivet is pressed through the insulation grommet hole and into the hood panel retainer socket by hand or with a trim removal tool. Broken retainer stems should be fully extracted from the hood panel before installing a new unit to ensure proper seating.