{"title":"Audi","description":"Vehicle-specific clips and retainers for Audi.","products":[{"product_id":"21885-vw-audi-cowl-retainers","title":"VW Audi Cowl Retainer 4A0-805-121-C | A4, A6, A8, Passat, Skoda Superb | 21885","description":"\u003cp\u003e✓ In stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlotted-head cowl and splash shield retaining pin for Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda vehicles. Black nylon construction provides corrosion resistance and a firm grip on fender liners, engine covers, and cowl panels. Replaces OEM part number 4A0-805-121-C (also cross-references 4A0-805-121-A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slotted-head retaining pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi A3 (2006–2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi A4 (2002–2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi A6 (2002–2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi A8 (2003–2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi RS4 (2007–2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudi S4 (2004–2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkoda Superb (2002–2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Passat (2002–2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi\/VW OEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4A0-805-121-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi\/VW OEM (alt):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4A0-805-121-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMS Part#:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21885\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Audi A4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this retainer fits the Audi A4 from 2002 through 2008, covering the B6 (2002–2005) and B7 (2006–2008) generations. It secures the splash shield, fender liner, and engine cover panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit VW Passat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the VW Passat (B5\/B6, 2002–2010) uses this same slotted-head retainer for splash shield and underbody panel attachment, sharing the VAG platform fastener design with Audi models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a slotted-head retainer look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slotted-head retainer has a flat head with a single straight slot, similar to a flathead screw slot. This allows installation or removal using a standard flathead screwdriver while still pushing into the panel hole like a push-type clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this also replace 4A0-805-121-A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this retainer cross-references both 4A0-805-121-C and 4A0-805-121-A. 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The steel construction handles higher torque than nylon, and the integrated gasket seals the mounting hole against water intrusion. 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All quantities ship from our warehouse — no dropshipping delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Audi A4 B6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this retainer fits the Audi A4 B6 from 2002 through 2005, including the sedan and Avant wagon body styles. It secures splash shields and cowl panels on the B6 platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the Audi B7 platform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Audi A4, S4, and RS4 (B7, 2006–2008) use this same 8E0-805-121-A retainer for cowl and splash shield fastening. The B6 and B7 share this OEM part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this retainer steel instead of nylon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel construction is used when higher clamping force or resistance to heat is needed — common in engine bay and underbody locations where nylon may soften or crack over time. The steel body also allows the slotted driver to apply torque without stripping the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the integrated gasket do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gasket is a rubber or foam ring around the head that compresses against the panel surface when installed, creating a weather seal around the mounting hole. This prevents water and air from passing through, which is critical in splash shield and cowl locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove a steel cowl retainer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a flathead screwdriver in the slotted head to back the retainer out. Steel versions are less likely to snap than nylon, but older units may seize due to corrosion. 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Covers two OEM part numbers — 8K0-805-121 (B8 generation) and 8W0-805-121 (B9 generation) — making this a broad-coverage fastener for multiple Audi generations including A4, A5, Q5, and S4. Replaces OEM part numbers 8K0-805-121 and 8W0-805-121.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhillips-drive retainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMS Part#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21887\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017–2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013–2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi \/ VW OEM (B8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K0-805-121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi \/ VW OEM (B9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8W0-805-121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMS Part#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21887\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Mountain Supply stocks this broad-coverage Audi cowl retainer ready to ship. All quantities ship from our warehouse — no dropshipping delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Audi A4 B8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — OEM part number 8K0-805-121 is the Audi A4 B8 (2009–2016) splash shield and cowl retainer. This product covers both the B8 and B9 generations of the A4, so it also fits the 2017–2022 A4 (8W0-805-121).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the Audi Q5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Audi Q5 (2009–2022) shares the MLB\/B8 platform underbody fastener design and uses OEM part number 8K0-805-121 for splash shield attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there two OEM part numbers for this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B8 platform (2008–2016 A4, A5, Q5, etc.) uses 8K0-805-121, while the updated B9 platform (2017+ A4, A5, Q5, etc.) uses 8W0-805-121. The retainer dimensions are the same; the new part number reflects the updated design revision. This SMS part covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this retainer steel instead of nylon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel construction is used in locations exposed to high heat, mechanical vibration, or where higher clamping torque is required — common in underbody and engine bay panel applications. Steel retainers resist deformation better than nylon under these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I install a Phillips-drive retainer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the stem into the panel hole and use a Phillips screwdriver to drive the center pin. This expands the retainer legs and locks the panel in place with controlled torque. 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