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Old 03-12-13, 04:53 PM
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Default Driver headlight broken tab

So on my driver side headlight the tab broke and now the headlight isn't sitting right so the projector isn't shooting the same as the other, I'm just trying to see if anyone can help with this. I need a driver side headlight either full or just the back plastic black peice. I'm new so not sure if there's an exact location to post this thread.
Old 03-12-13, 05:54 PM
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Did the entire tab break off? Or just half of where the bolt originally went through?

Mine is broken half way, I just used a large washer to help hold it in place till I can either make a bracket or replace the light.
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The tabs broken off all the way at the end closest to to the headlight itself
Old 03-12-13, 07:49 PM
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drill a hole and put a zip tie through it or if you have the tab find some,plastic adhesive amd reattach it
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I just had my head lights refinished and the guy made me a new tab for my headlight.
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Thanks for the help guys, ill prob drill a hole and use a zip tie until I can find another headlight
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Thats what I would do with it... ^^^^^^^
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That tab shouldnt affect the projector aiming. The two bolts on the side are what really holds it up. You can bolt those down and the headlight sits in place! You probably need to adjust your projector properly!
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Originally Posted by xxtoobsxx
That tab shouldnt affect the projector aiming. The two bolts on the side are what really holds it up. You can bolt those down and the headlight sits in place! You probably need to adjust your projector properly!
I will try that once I'm off work! But thanks
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Well the tab is useful when aligning your headlight so the projector aiming is even on both sides. As far as just being securely held down, the two nuts on one of the sides really holds it down.
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Originally Posted by mikevandam
Well the tab is useful when aligning your headlight so the projector aiming is even on both sides. As far as just being securely held down, the two nuts on one of the sides really holds it down.
Your right the headlight sits fine and all no movement but the angle that the beam aims is off from the other headlight
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i keep forgetting to take a picture of mine, hopefully i remember to post one up
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Next time to let ya know there is plastic welding kit you can get from like a sherwin williams auto store or a auto body jobber!
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