The invention relates to a spring clip (13) for an injection device for administering a dose of a liquid medicament (M), comprising:wherein the spring clip (13) is adapted to be arranged in a housing (2) of the injection device near a proximal end (P), the spring clip (13) having a ring shaped portion adapted to an internal diameter of the housing (2), two spring legs (13.1) originating from the ring shaped portion towards the proximal end (P), the legs (13.1) being inwardly biased in a manner to rest with their proximal ends on a protective needle sheath (14) attached to a needle (4) of a syringe (3) arranged in the housing (2) or to have their proximal ends contact each other when the protective needle sheath (14) is removed leaving but a small aperture (13.2) between their proximal ends for allowing the needle (4) to pass through..
