Chrysler Dodge Jeep Cowl Screen Retainer 6508365AA | T-30 Torx Screw | 20623

This retainer covers Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles that use a T-30 Torx cowl screen fastener. The best way to confirm is to match OEM part number 6508365AA to your vehicle's parts catalog, or compare dimensions to your old retainer: 25mm head, 14mm stem, 1/4-20 thread.

You'll need a T-30 Torx bit or T-30 Torx screwdriver. Unlike push-type retainers that hand-press in, the screw-type design requires a torque tool. The benefit is a more secure hold that resists vibration and rattle over time.

Cowl retainers are exposed to UV light, temperature cycling, and water intrusion — all of which degrade nylon over time. After 10–15 years they become brittle and crack during windshield removal or cowl panel service. Replacing the full set ensures even pressure across the panel.

Most Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep cowl panels use 8–15 retainers per vehicle. We recommend buying enough to replace the full set rather than just the broken ones, since retainers of the same age tend to fail around the same time.

Screw-type retainers like this one thread in with a T-30 Torx bit and are much harder to pull out than push-type clips. They're preferred in cowl screen applications where the panel may be under higher vibration stress. Push-type clips are faster to install but can pop loose over time.