LIVING HINGE DOGHOUSE STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE TRIM

A trim assembly of a vehicle includes a trim panel and a doghouse structure connected to the trim panel via a hinge. The doghouse structure is movable about the hinge from a molded position to an assembled position. The doghouse structure includes a base positioned at the trim panel when in the assembled position and a cap spaced apart from the base and receivable of a fastener. A plurality of ribs protrude from the trim panel and engaged with the base to locate and secure the doghouse structure relative to the trim panel in the assembled position.