Vehicle trim assembly with interchangeable attachment features

A trim assembly for a vehicle, comprising:

• a trim panel having an inner surface;
• a retaining member disposed on the inner surface of the trim panel, wherein the retaining member includes a locking arm;
• and
• at least one attachment feature selectively engaged with the retaining member, the at least one attachment feature including:
• a first guide feature and a second guide feature each having an open end configured to receive the retaining member and a closed end configured to abut the retaining member;
• and
• a protrusion positioned between the closed ends of the first guide feature and the second guide feature, wherein the protrusion includes an engagement surface and is configured to engage the locking arm of the retaining member when the at least one attachment feature is selectively coupled to the inner surface of the trim panel.

A method for assembling a trim assembly, comprising:

• providing a trim panel having an inner surface;
• molding a retaining member on the inner surface of the trim panel, wherein the retaining member includes a locking arm;
• selecting at least one interchangeable attachment feature having a proximal support including guide features and a protrusion and a distal support including a clip support;
• slidably engaging the at least one interchangeable attachment feature over the retaining member;
• and
• locking the at least one interchangeable attachment feature to the inner surface of the trim panel through an engagement between the locking arm and the protrusion.