Patent ID: 8672383

Claim:
A moveable connector for connecting two components on a vehicle, comprising: a body portion; a first end formed as part of said body portion, said connector being movable about at least one axis at said first end, and connected to a first vehicle component at said first end; and a second end formed as part of said body portion operable for being connected to a second vehicle component, wherein said first vehicle component is positioned relative to said second vehicle component and said connector is pivoted about said at least one axis to allow said second end to be connected to said second vehicle component; wherein said connector is movable from a first position, which reduces the overall dimensions of said first vehicle component during assembly to prevent interference when assembled to said second vehicle component, to a second position for providing a connection between said first vehicle component and said second vehicle component; a looped portion formed as part of said first end; an aperture extending through said looped portion; a protrusion formed as part of said first vehicle component and extending through said aperture of said looped portion when said first end is connected to said first vehicle component, a center of said protrusion being substantially aligned with said at least one axis; a sleeve substantially surrounding said looped portion, said sleeve being formed as part of said first vehicle component; and a slot formed as part of said sleeve, said body portion extending through said slot such that when said connector is moved about said at least one axis, said body portion pivots about said at least one axis and moves in said slot.