Patent ID: 8430421

Claim:
A fastener clip for an airbag retention system having an airbag, said fastener clip comprising: a tubular body having an opening extending therethrough and an exterior surface, wherein the tubular body has a rectangular cross-sectional profile; a rigid retaining pin inserted through the opening, wherein the rigid retaining pin is configured to slide with respect to the tubular body; at least one detent being formed in one of the exterior surface of the body and the rigid retaining pin, and the other of the exterior surface of the body and the rigid retaining pin having at least one flexible finger which is configured to engage the at least one detent as well as disengage from the at least one detent when the airbag is deployed; a concave spring adapted to limit the movement of the trim piece when the airbag is in a stowed position, the at least one flexible finger coupled to the concave spring; and a pair of catch members, the pair of catch members are deformable to enable the rigid retaining pin to be inserted through the opening in the body.