Fastening device for fastening surface-mounted- or lining section on support section of motor vehicle in automotive industry, and for use in fastening system, has elastic retaining unit that is formed in opening of connecting section

摘要

The fastening device has a connecting section, which is insertable in an attachment section through an insertion slot (16). A receiving section (2) and the connecting section have a cooperating positioning unit, by which a specific installation position of the connecting sections is fixed when inserted into the receiving section. An elastic retaining unit is formed in an opening of the connecting section, such that a certain withdrawal force is required in the mounting position to the connecting sections to separate from a pin. An independent claim is included for a method for fastening a surface-mounted- or lining section on a support section using a fastening device.