Part mounting structure

A locking clip device for locking a part in place on a base surface having an opening, comprising:

• a resin clip adapted to be received in the opening and including
• side walls extending between first and second ends of said clip, said side walls including inner surfaces and shoulder portions on outer surfaces, respectively, and
• a locking member including a latch portion adapted to engage a corresponding structure on the part and a free end that is positioned relative to said side walls to extend beyond said shoulder portions and to engage a portion of the part when the resin clip is received in the opening.

An assembly for securing a part to a base having an opening formed in the base, comprising:

• a part including a projection extend ing out of one surface of the part;
• a resin clip including side walls having shoulder portions that engage the opening in the base to secure the resin clip to the base, said clip including a locking member that is at least partially separate from the side walls, said locking member securing said projection to said clip and preventing said clip and said part from being separated from the base after the projection has been received by the clip and the clip has been received by the opening in the base.