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Screw Clips, Bolt Clips & U-Nut Guide
Screw clips, spring clips and U-nuts secure interior and exterior panels. Learn how to match thread size, panel thickness, clip type and mounting direction.
Published September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27, 2026 · 6 min read · Reviewed by MotiveCrate
Screw clips and U-nuts are defined by thread, panel thickness and locking style. A clip that looks similar can use a different screw size or grip range. Match the original part number and measure the panel before ordering.
Common types
- U-nut or spring nut
- Speed nut
- Plastic screw grommet
- Spring steel clip
- Captured screw and clip assembly
What to measure
- Thread size and pitch
- Panel thickness or grip range
- Clip length and width
- Screw length and head type
- Mounting direction and access
- Material and corrosion protection
Reference MotiveCrate parts
- WHT000669 VW / Audi / Skoda / Seat spring clip
- Mercedes-Benz / BMW screw and spring clip
- 11503716 GM screw and spring clip
- 90674-TY2-A01 Honda screw and spring clip
- 07146949380 BMW screw and spring clip
- Toyota / Nissan / Subaru screw and spring clip
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Installation
Confirm the clip is seated on the panel, start the screw by hand and tighten without crushing the plastic. If the clip spins, stop and check the thread and grip range.
FAQ
Can I use a U-nut without the correct screw?
No. Thread size and pitch must match.
Why does the screw keep spinning?
The clip may be stripped, the panel too thin or the thread size incorrect.
Do you supply wholesale quantities?
Yes. Contact [email protected] or WhatsApp.
Aftermarket compatibility guide. Verify thread size, grip range and original part number.
Recommended Parts for This Guide
These are the closest matching products for the repair or fitment topic covered above. Verify year, model, part number and mounting or connector style before ordering.
- 1000674994863 Screw & Spring Clip - Mercedes-Benz / BMW
- 11503716 Screw & Spring Clip - Chevrolet / Buick / Cadillac / GMC
- 90674-TY2-A01 Screw & Spring Clip - Honda
- 1041230645006 Screw & Spring Clip - Mercedes-Benz / BMW
- 07146949380 Screw & Spring Clip - BMW
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Need help matching a part?
Email [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp with your year, make, model and trim and we will confirm the part number for you.
MotiveCrate supplies aftermarket replacement parts and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer. Fitment information is a compatibility guide — always verify the part number before ordering.
