OVERVIEW
Genuine rear-valance retaining rivet
The N-102-593-01 Genuine VW/Audi plastic expanding rivet retains the lower rear valance to the original bumper cover on the A4 applications listed below. The expanding body and center pin provide the assigned push-type attachment.
This listing is for the individual small retaining rivet. Match the complete number and original hole arrangement because other bumper and trim connections use different clips, rivets and screws.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: N-102-593-01.
- Factory specification: 5 × 11.
- Design: plastic expanding push-type rivet with center pin.
- Quantity supplied: one individual rivet.
The factory nominal specification identifies the rivet, not its packaged shipping dimensions. Similar aftermarket cross-reference clips may publish different measurement conventions. Use the complete original factory number and the actual receiving point for selection.
Common reasons to replace
- The original rivet is missing following bumper or valance removal.
- The expanding legs have broken or become deformed.
- The center pin is missing or damaged.
- The rivet no longer retains securely in the original mounting hole.
- A previous repair used the wrong clip and left the attachment loose.
Inspect the mounting holes, bumper cover and valance tabs before installation. A replacement rivet cannot repair a torn tab or enlarged hole. Loose valance sections can have several missing or damaged attachment points, so inspect the full original mounting arrangement.
Vehicle fitment
The following rows require the original rear-valance mounting assigned this rivet and the stated early VIN branch. Confirm the actual bumper and valance configuration before ordering.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 1999 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | B5 sedan or Avant; front-wheel drive or quattro; Original rear bumper-cover/valance arrangement; VIN up to 8D-X-199999 | Original lower rear valance to bumper-cover attachment assigned N10259301 5×11 rivet. Catalog branch VIN up to 8D-X-199999; confirm original mounting holes. |
| Audi A4 | 1999 | 2.8L 30-valve gasoline V6 | B5 sedan or Avant; front-wheel drive or quattro; Original rear bumper-cover/valance arrangement; VIN up to 8D-X-199999 | Original lower rear valance to bumper-cover attachment assigned N10259301 5×11 rivet. Catalog branch VIN up to 8D-X-199999; confirm original mounting holes. |
Installation guidance
Follow the factory bumper/valance access procedure. Support the trim, remove damaged retainers without enlarging the holes and align the original mounting tabs. Set the rivet and center pin using the prescribed method so the expanding section retains in the correct location.
Confirm that the rivet head seats correctly and the valance is supported evenly. Check adjoining clips and screws and verify clearance around the exhaust and nearby components. Do not force a rivet into a damaged or mismatched hole.
Ordering information
Supplied as one genuine expanding rivet. Bumper cover, valance, mounting tabs, screws and a complete hardware kit are not included. Confirm the repair quantity for the original attachment points.