Light pipe assemblies for interior panels of a vehicle

A light pipe assembly, comprising:

• an interior panel of a vehicle, comprising:
• a channel integrally formed within a top edge of the interior panel, wherein the channel has an engagement face;
• a plurality of integrated retaining hooks arranged along the channel, wherein the plurality of integrated retaining hooks are spaced apart from one another and extend over the channel such that an engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks is arranged opposite the engagement face of the channel;
• a plurality of tensioning elements arranged along the channel, wherein:
• an at least one of the plurality of tensioning elements is arranged between each of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks;
• the plurality of tensioning elements each comprise an end face;
• and
• the plurality of tensioning elements protrude outward from the engagement face of the channel and each terminate at the end face;
• and
• a cap integrally formed within the interior panel and arranged at an end of the channel;
• and
• a light pipe arranged within the channel, wherein the light pipe is in direct contact with the engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks, the end face of the plurality of tensioning elements, and the cap.