Abstract: A one-piece construction airbag cushion retainer having an annular ring and a plurality of integral fasteners. The annular ring is fabricated of reinforced plastic and has a bottom surface. The plurality of fasteners each have heads insert-molded or welded into the annular ring and studs extending from the bottom surface of the annular ring for securing an airbag cushion to an airbag module assembly.

Abstract: A fastener-carrier system and method for securely fastening at least two mounted members utilizing the fastener-carrier system according to the invention is disclosed. The fastener-carrier system includes a fastener-carrier member having at least one threaded fastener and at least one lock member depending therefrom. The lock member preferably has a snap-lock head mounted on the terminal end thereof. The snap-lock head is adapted to temporarily mount the first and second mounted members to one another while at least one threaded nut is mounted to the at least one threaded fastener to securely mount the first and second mounted members to one another.