Interior trim attachment apparatus and method for a vehicle

Abstract

A mount assembly and method are provided for securing a visor to a vehicle mounting surface. Initially, a vehicle mounting surface having an aperture formed therein is provided. A bracket assembly including a bracket having a first aperture, a pivot cavity formed therein, and a flexible leg attached are also provided. A pivot member has a bore formed therethrough and is pivotally mounted within the pivot cavity of the bracket. An arm is disposed within the bore of the pivot member. The arm is then moved in a first direction such that the pivot member pivots about the pivot axis until the pivot member is in a first position and the flexible leg is in an inwardly retracted position. The bracket assembly is then placed adjacent the mounting surface such that the flexible leg is inserted into the aperture in the mounting surface. The arm is then moved in a second direction such that the pivot member is caused to pivot about the pivot axis until the pivot member is in a second position and the flexible leg is in an outwardly extended position, the bracket thereby being secured to the mounting surface.

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