Dorman 963-205D Air Bag Passenger Presence Module Retainer

Air Bag Passenger Presence Module Retainer

Dorman 963-205D is a blind rivet retainer made from steel with a steel mandrel and a rounded black head. It is built for automotive fastening jobs where a secure, low-profile retainer is needed, including applications listed for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models.

This Dorman 963-205D retainer is used in a wide range of front, rear, upper, lower, and floor applications across GM vehicles. It cross-references 479722 and 11516807 for the same application.

Key Features

• Steel body and steel mandrel for automotive fastening strength
• Blind rivet retainer design for access-limited installation points
• Rounded black head for a clean, OE-style appearance
• Specified drill number/hole size: 0.11 in
• Head diameter: 0.17 in
• Grip length range: 0.626 in to 1 in
• Used in passenger presence module retainer and related body hardware applications

Detailed Description

Built under the Dorman name, part number 963-205D is a steel blind rivet retainer engineered for a variety of automotive fastening needs. The listed dimensions and grip range support precise installation where the original retainer must hold trim, shields, sensors, or related body components in place. For shoppers searching for Dorman 963-205D, this part is listed across many GM platforms, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac CTS applications.

Fitment coverage includes long-tail searches such as Fits 2015-2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; Fits 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro, front lower; Fits 2017-2019 Cadillac CTS, front lower; and Fits 2015-2018 GMC Yukon, front. It also appears in applications for Buick Envision, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain, making it a relevant replacement for a broad range of GM body and hardware repair jobs.

What It Helps Fix

• Loose or missing body retainer points
• Damaged rivet-style fasteners at trim or shield mounting locations
• Improperly secured panels, covers, or retainers after service work
• Fastener replacement needs on GM front, rear, upper, lower, and floor locations
• Restoration of original attachment points on supported Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the required hole size and grip length before installation. This blind rivet retainer is intended for applications that call for a rivet-style fastener, so match the original part dimensions and mounting location to the vehicle service information. For best results, confirm the exact position listed for your vehicle, such as front, rear, front upper, or rear lower, before ordering Dorman 963-205D.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies a broad range of automotive rivets and retainers in multiple lengths, head diameters, hole sizes, and grip ranges to support accurate replacement selection. Part number 963-205D is backed by Dorman’s established aftermarket hardware catalog and is listed for direct cross-reference with OE-style applications.