Integrated fastener/stiffener pieces for airbag mounting

An inflatable curtain airbag assembly, comprising:

• an airbag module comprising an inflatable curtain airbag cushion;
• and
• a mounting plate configured to couple the airbag module within a vehicle, wherein the mounting plate comprises:
• at least one opening;
• and
• a non-threaded fastener extending from one side of the mounting plate, wherein the non-threaded fastener comprises a self-holding, insertable retaining device configured to hold the inflatable curtain airbag cushion in place temporarily without any additional fasteners or coupling features, and wherein the non-threaded fastener comprises an integral extension of the mounting plate;
• and
• a mounting tab extending from the airbag module, wherein the mounting plate is coupled to the mounting tab, wherein the mounting plate has a greater stiffness than the mounting tab, wherein the mounting plate is sewn to the mounting tab, wherein the mounting plate comprises a plurality of adjacent openings, and wherein the mounting plate is sewn to the mounting tab with the mounting tab positioned behind the plurality of adjacent openings.