Dorman 961-056D Engine Splash Shield Retainer - Lower

Engine Splash Shield Retainer for Honda and Acura

Dorman 961-056D is a steel engine splash shield retainer built for lower underbody panel attachment on select Acura and Honda vehicles. It uses a black painted finish and a coarse, right-hand thread profile for secure fastening in body hardware applications.

Key Features

• Steel construction for body and undercar fastening applications
• Black painted finish for a clean OE-style appearance
• Rectangle clip design with coarse, clockwise thread direction
• Metric hardware format with 6.45 inside diameter and 32.56 length specification
• Engine splash shield retainer application for lower panel retention
• Dorman 961-056D for direct replacement searches and catalog matching

Product Details

Dorman 961-056D is part of Dorman’s clip and spring nut line, which covers a range of screw sizes, throat depths, and panel ranges for automotive body hardware needs. This retainer is specified for lower-position splash shield and underbody panel retention on 2014-2020 Honda Accord, 2017-2020 Honda Civic, 2017-2020 Honda CR-V, 2016-2020 Acura ILX, 2014-2020 Acura RLX, and 2015-2020 Acura TLX. If you are searching for a Honda Accord lower splash shield retainer or an Acura TLX engine under cover clip, Dorman 961-056D is the catalog reference to use.

This part cross-references Gates 25262 for the same application.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Loose or missing lower engine splash shield retention points
• Rattling or shifting underbody panels
• Damaged clip threads from repeated removal and installation
• Poor panel alignment at the lower shield mounting location
• Corrosion-prone or worn factory-style retainers

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting location and thread size before installation, especially on lower splash shield and underbody panel points. Inspect the surrounding panel hole for elongation or damage, and replace worn retainers during service to maintain secure panel attachment. Match the retainer to the vehicle’s lower-position hardware location for proper fitment on Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, and the listed Acura models.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this retainer as part of its automotive clip and spring nut offering for body hardware applications. The steel construction, metric sizing, and application-specific fitment support consistent replacement selection for the listed Honda and Acura vehicles.