Abstract: A panel assembly includes a retainer, a first panel, and a second panel. A weld stud extends from the first panel. The second panel is positioned adjacent to the first panel and defines a hole that circumscribes the weld stud. The retainer includes a base and a nut. The base includes an annular cap and a cylindrical guide feature. The nut has radial fins, one of which is beveled. The cylindrical guide feature is positioned within the hole and circumscribes the weld stud. One of the radial fins is positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the cap, while the radial fin having the beveled surface is received within a slot defined by the cap to secure the nut to the base and the stud. Tabs may be arranged on an inner bore of the nut. A method of using the retainer in a panel assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A retention clip assembly is for attachment to a stud. The assembly includes a base plate and a cover plate. The base plate includes a base rim and a locking finger extending from the base rim. The cover plate includes a cover rim and a flange. The cover rim defines a lock opening configured for receiving the locking finger therein to retain the cover plate to the base plate. The flange extends inwardly from the cover rim at an angle which is acute such that the flange overlays the cover opening and is configured for engaging the external teeth on the stud. The cover plate attached to the base plate with a sheet of material therebetween. The cover plate and base plate are positioned such that the flange engages the external teeth of the stud to prevent removal of the retention clip assembly from the stud.

Abstract: A retention clip assembly is for attachment to a stud. The assembly includes a base plate and a cover plate. The base plate includes a base rim and a locking finger extending from the base rim. The cover plate includes a cover rim and a flange. The cover rim defines a lock opening configured for receiving the locking finger therein to retain the cover plate to the base plate. The flange extends inwardly from the cover rim at an angle which is acute such that the flange overlays the cover opening and is configured for engaging the external teeth on the stud. The cover plate attached to the base plate with a sheet of material therebetween. The cover plate and base plate are positioned such that the flange engages the external teeth of the stud to prevent removal of the retention clip assembly from the stud.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a retainer, a first panel, and a second panel. A weld stud extends from the first panel. The second panel is positioned adjacent to the first panel and defines a hole that circumscribes the weld stud. The retainer includes a base and a nut. The base includes an annular cap and a cylindrical guide feature. The nut has radial fins, one of which is beveled. The cylindrical guide feature is positioned within the hole and circumscribes the weld stud. One of the radial fins is positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the cap, while the radial fin having the beveled surface is received within a slot defined by the cap to secure the nut to the base and the stud. Tabs may be arranged on an inner bore of the nut. A method of using the retainer in a panel assembly is also disclosed.