Component connection comprising a first and a second component and a male and a female fixing element

A method for preassembling in a detachable manner at least two vehicle components, the method comprising the acts of:

• providing a male fixing element on one of the two components, the male fixing element having a functional head at least partially in a spherical shape and a foot region extending from and integrally connected to the functional head, the foot region being connected to the first component in a positive locking manner via a cold joining process;
• providing a female fixing element on another of the two vehicle components, the female fixing element comprising a passage hole provided in the other component;
• and
• inserting the male fixing element of the one component into the female fixing element of the other component in an insertion direction, the functional head of the male fixing element having an excessive dimension in relation to the female fixing element essentially transverse to the insertion direction so as to interfere during the inserting, wherein the male fixing element is securely clamped on the female fixing element to preassemble the two components in the detachable manner.