Dorman 961-053D Grille Retainer - Front, Lower Front or Rear

Dorman 961-053D Grille Retainer

Dorman 961-053D is a steel grille retainer built for direct body hardware replacement on select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. It uses a hex head, metric thread, and black finish to match common OE-style fastening needs for grille and front-end trim retention.

Key Features

• Steel construction for automotive body fastening applications
• Hex head and hex drive style for straightforward tool engagement
• Metric thread size: M4-1.59 with clockwise thread direction
• Black finish for a clean, OE-style appearance
• Standard replacement grade for grille retainer service
• Fits applications including Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 1500, and Jeep Wrangler front-end hardware

Product Details

Dorman 961-053D is a grille retainer designed around common automotive fastening dimensions, including a 4 mm thread size, 25 mm thread length, and attached washer design. The steel body and hex head format support secure fastening in body hardware locations where a metric replacement is needed. This part number is used across multiple front and rear applications, including Fits 2019-2021 Ram 1500, front; Fits 2020-2021 Chrysler Pacifica, rear; and Fits 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler, front. It also appears in fitments for Chrysler Voyager, Grand Caravan, Jeep Compass, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Dodge Dart. This part cross-references 6510174AA for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Loose or missing grille retainer hardware
• Damaged hex-head fasteners during front-end service
• Corroded or worn body mounting screws
• Improper grille retention after repair work
• Replacement needs for metric body fasteners on select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, head style, and mounting location before installation. Match the retainer to the vehicle position listed in the fitment data, such as front, rear, or lower front, and confirm the existing hardware uses an M4-1.59 metric thread. Use the correct hex tool to avoid rounding the head during removal or tightening.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies a broad range of automotive screws and fasteners in multiple diameters, lengths, and thread styles to support replacement needs across body hardware applications. Dorman 961-053D follows a standard replacement format for select OE-style grille retainer service.