Serviceable w-base fastener

摘要

A w-base fastener (10) that may be used in many applications, including numerous applications throughout the automotive industry, combines the functionality of a w-base fastener with the serviceability of other fasteners. The w-base fastener (10) of the invention provides the ability to service the w-base fastener (10) without damaging the panel (82) or hole (80) in which the fastener is inserted. This is accomplished by incorporating a secondary connection into the w-base fastener. This secondary connection permits the fastener to be easily extracted by providing a technique for pulling the legs (24) of the w-base fastener inward prior to extraction of the fastener from the hole.