Clamping clip for camera module focusing during assembly

A method of assembly for a camera module, the method comprising:

• applying a ferromagnetic clamping clip to hold a carrier in a fixed position, the ferromagnetic clamping clip having
• at least three positioning legs that closely engage side walls of a housing that encloses an actuator that moves the carrier and a lens assembly coupled to the carrier, and
• at least three prongs that engage the carrier when the ferromagnetic clamping clip is retained on the housing by permanent magnets in the actuator;
• and
• positioning the lens assembly with respect to a substrate while the carrier is held in the fixed position by the ferromagnetic damping clip.

A clamping clip for use in an assembly process for a camera module, the clamping clip comprising:

• means for engaging side walls of a housing of the camera module that encloses an actuator that moves a lens assembly;
• means for retaining the clamping clip on the housing by attraction to permanent magnets in the actuator;
• and
• means for fixing a position of a carrier coupled to the lens assembly.