Dorman 961-302D Bumper Cover Retainer

Dorman 961-302D Bumper Cover Retainer

Dorman 961-302D is a nylon bumper cover retainer built to match the function and versatility of the original equipment fastener. It is used on a wide range of Hyundai and Kia applications where a secure fascia-to-fender or fascia-to-support attachment is needed.

For Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, and Santa Fe models, as well as Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage, and Cadenza applications, this retainer supports a clean, secure bumper cover installation. The Dorman 961-302D is a practical OE-style replacement for body hardware service on front and rear bumper cover attachment points.

Key Features

• Nylon construction for body hardware use
• White finish for easy identification during service
• 12 mm head diameter and 12 mm outside diameter
• 8 mm shaft diameter with 9 mm overall length
• Direct replacement style retainer for fascia and bumper cover attachment points
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 479730, 1491005000) for the same application

Detailed Description

This bumper cover retainer is engineered for common Hyundai and Kia body fastening locations, including front fascia to fender, rear bumper cover, lower fascia, and reinforcement bumper applications. The Dorman 961-302D helps restore proper panel retention where the original retainer has worn, cracked, or no longer holds securely. It is a fitment-based replacement for many vehicles from 1997 through 2020, including Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Genesis, Santa Fe, and Tucson, plus Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage, and Soul.

Use Dorman 961-302D when servicing exterior body panels that require a stable retainer with OE-style dimensions and material selection. This part number is commonly searched as a bumper cover retainer for Hyundai Elantra front fascia to fender, Kia Optima rear bumper cover, and Hyundai Tucson front fascia to fender applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Loose bumper cover attachment at fascia-to-fender mounting points
• Broken or missing body retainer hardware
• Improper panel alignment after bumper cover service
• Rattling or shifting exterior trim at the bumper edge
• Worn retainers that no longer hold the fascia securely

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting location, head size, shaft diameter, and overall length against the original retainer before installation. Confirm the vehicle position and body attachment point listed in the fitment data, especially on front, rear, and lower fascia applications. For best results, inspect the surrounding bumper cover and fender tabs for damage before installing the replacement retainer.

• Fits 2017-2020 Kia Cadenza, front fascia to fender
• Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Elantra GT, front fascia to fender
• Fits 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq, front fascia to fender
• Fits 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, front left lower and front right lower
• Fits 2007-2019 Kia Optima, front and rear
• Fits 2016-2019 Kia Sorento, front lower fascia
• Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, front and rear
• Fits 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson, front fascia to fender and rear
• Fits 1999-2014 Hyundai Accent, front fascia to fender
• Fits 2006-2014 Hyundai Elantra, front fascia to fender

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement hardware with OE-style fit and function in mind. Part number 961-302D is built from nylon and follows the original retainer’s general application profile for Hyundai and Kia bumper cover service.