Give a #8 screw a firm steel anchor to thread into with the Dorman Metal Clip Nut 961-304D, a U-type clip nut sold in a pack of three. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1999-2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
Dorman offers clip nuts and spring nuts for a wide range of screw sizes, throat depths and panel ranges. This one is listed under several names: interior panel clip, door interior trim panel retainer, exterior molding clip, door armrest clip, sun visor nut, bumper cover retainer, and body and engine wiring harness clip. On the listed applications it is used in front, rear, upper, lower, roof-mount, floor and front side door locations.
- Size and style: SAE #8 U-type clip nut with an open-end design and clockwise thread direction.
- Dimensions: 0.125 in inside diameter and 0.83 in length, in a rectangular shape.
- Material and finish: black steel with no added finish. It is not zinc coated or heat hardened and has no integral washer.
- Package contents: 3 clip nuts.
A U-type clip nut slides over the edge of a panel or bracket at a mounting hole, so a screw can thread into it and hold the part in place. Signs one may need replacing include a trim panel, molding or wiring harness that sits loose or rattles, or a screw that spins without tightening. If a missing or bent clip nut is the cause, this replaces it. Country of origin: Taiwan.
Interchange: 381818S2 · 15650655 · 9424837 · 9431530 · 454060
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
381818S2, 15650655, 9424837, 9431530, 454060
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman 961-304D clip nut do?
It slides over a panel or bracket edge at a mounting hole and gives a #8 screw a steel nut to thread into. This helps hold trim, panels, moldings or harness clips in place.
What size and type is this clip nut?
It is an SAE #8 U-type clip nut in black steel. It has a 0.125 in inside diameter, a 0.83 in length, a rectangular shape and an open-end design.
How many clip nuts come in the package?
The package contains 3 clip nuts. The listed applications each use one.
Which vehicles does the 961-304D fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1999-2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What are signs a clip nut may need replacing?
A trim panel, molding or wiring harness that sits loose or rattles, or a screw that spins without tightening, can be a sign of a missing or bent clip nut. Inspect the mounting point before replacing.
