Abstract: A compression limiter fastener assembly for assembling a first assembly member to a second assembly member has fastener element with a drive head and a shank portion extending from the drive head to a point section. The shank has a non-threaded portion proximate to the drive head and a distal threaded portion positioned at a distal portion of the shank opposite from the drive head. A sleeve element has a tubular section with a bore therethrough sized to surround the threaded end portion and the non-threaded portion of the shank with clearance to allow the shank to be laterally movable in the bore. The sleeve element has at least one radially inwardly extending tab engaging the shank such that the threaded section is axially retained within the confines of the bore namely within the axial extent of the sleeve element until final installation.