Patent ID: 7699570

Claim:
A grommet subassembly comprising: a grommet having a grommet hole; an other part having a perimeter surface and an other hole; a grommet connector having a connector hole, said grommet connector interconnecting said grommet and said other part, said grommet connector including: a first end portion and a second end portion; said first end portion having a barrel disposed in said grommet hole, and at least one surface rib extending along on outer surface of said barrel; said second end portion having retention arms along said perimeter surface, said retention arms being engaged with said other part and axially aligning said connector hole with said other hole in said other part; and a barrier disposed between said first end portion and said second end portion, said barrier comprising a radially extending flange; and a washer between said barrier and said grommet, said washer being disposed on said at least one surface rib and being secured thereon by interference fit.