{"product_id":"n-038-601-1-genuine-vw-audi-thread-cutting-nut-size-5","title":"N-038-601-1 Genuine VW\/Audi Thread-Cutting Nut Size 5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal thread-cutting retaining nut\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe N-038-601-1 Genuine VW\/Audi thread-cutting nut retains the original component at a size-5 mounting position. Its formed retaining section cuts its engagement into the matching mounting post during installation. This makes the mounting post condition and the original nut specification important when restoring a trim or body retaining attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal number:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-038-601-1 \/ N0386011.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e size 5 thread-cutting nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e formed hexagonal retaining section with a broad integral seating flange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e retention at the original mounting post that specifies this exact nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e one nut; mounting posts, trim panels and other components are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis retaining nut differs from a conventional machine-thread hex nut. Correct engagement depends on the intended post and the original retaining arrangement. Do not select it for an unrelated threaded bolt or substitute it for load-bearing chassis hardware. The mounting component and its original diagram determine the appropriate application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeformed retaining section:\u003c\/strong\u003e damaged formed threads can prevent the nut from gripping the mounting post correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged flange:\u003c\/strong\u003e distortion can prevent the retaining nut from seating evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e restore an incomplete trim or body retaining connection after previous service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect exposed retainers and the mounting posts for deterioration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e replace the nut when its retaining engagement is damaged during disassembly or the repair procedure requires renewal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA loose panel or retained component requires inspection of its complete mounting arrangement. A replacement nut cannot restore a broken post, damaged mounting hole or cracked component. Check the receiving post and seating area before fitting new retaining hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1993–1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB4 Sedan; original retaining nut position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Sedan; Avant from 1998; original retaining nut position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Coupe quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1990–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoupe; original retaining nut position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi R8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4S; original body retaining position; verify Coupe \/ Spyder attachment diagram; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1993–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk3 hatchback; 1999 Mk3 body only; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Jetta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1990–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk2 Sedan; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Jetta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk3 Sedan; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 \/ B5.5 Sedan and Wagon; original retaining position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Rabbit Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk1 pickup; original retaining position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Rabbit Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk1 Convertible; original retaining position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Cabrio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk3 \/ Mk3.5 Cabrio; original retaining position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Scirocco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk2 Coupe; original retaining position; Transmission is not the selection criterion for the identified retaining position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal size-5 retaining position specifying N-038-601-1. Match the original mounting post, component and exact diagram; model-year eligibility does not make this nut suitable for every attachment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1985–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \/ trim retaining hardware; engine is not the selection criterion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk2 hatchback; original parcel-shelf support attachment; Transmission is not the selection criterion for this body attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize-5 thread-cutting nut at the original parcel-shelf support mounting post specifying N-038-601-1. Match post diameter and attachment; this is not an ordinary reusable M5 machine nut.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and ordering guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the vehicle identification number and the original component diagram to confirm the exact retaining position. The listed model years identify catalog applications for this original number. The nut is position-specific, and a vehicle may use other retaining nuts with different dimensions or engagement styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the post and the retained component before installation. Seat the component in its intended position, start the retaining nut squarely and follow the factory procedure for the attachment. Avoid overtightening a formed retainer or forcing it onto an incompatible post, as this can damage the post or the component being retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, check that the flange sits correctly and the retained component is secure. Count the retaining nuts required at the serviced positions, and order damaged mounting components separately. This listing supplies one individual nut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014378041521,"sku":"N-038-601-1","price":1.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/n-038-601-1-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1791602503","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/n-038-601-1-genuine-vw-audi-thread-cutting-nut-size-5","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}