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Headlight retaining clip

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Dalton092, Mar 15, 2015.

  1. Mar 15, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    Dalton092

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    Has anybody happened to find a replacement clip for the retainer that holds the headlight bulb in place? I seem to have lost mine and cant find any online.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    Bump. Come on guys, nonw of you retrofitters out there willing to part with one since you dont need it anymore?
     
  3. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    Not available at a dealer parts counter?
     
  4. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    i have some. I'm in 95688
     
  5. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    not that i have been able to find, and they arent listed on websites like toyota parts barn and such.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    pm sent
     
  7. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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    I Google'd and everything I read said the dealer will only sell a whole headlight assembly (not just the clip), junkyard or take off parts were the fix.. looks like you found one, hopefully. :)
     
  8. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    yea, hopefully. only thing that may be a hiccup is he has a 13 and mines an 08. not sure if the clip will be different.
     
  9. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:34 PM
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    From the same reading, it looks like the clips are specific to bulb types, so as long as you guys have the same headlight bulb styles it should be just fine. I think you use a 9003?
     
  10. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    I suppose so, all i know it as is an h4 cause the only replacements i look at are hids. :D
     
  11. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    JustinL

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    Try messaging username "ambiguous" or any guy on here that does retrofits
     
  12. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    Sub'd. I think I have a pair at home after doing a few retrofits. I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow. Ambiguous might have some for you also
     
  13. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:57 PM
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    yea, i didnt think about that, thanks man.
     
  14. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:57 PM
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    Alright buddy, i appreciate it.
     
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    i have the retaining clips but they fell out while installing a new bulb and i dont know how to get it back in. can anyone help?
     
  16. Dec 6, 2017 at 11:23 PM
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    Best advise it patience. Happened to me too and it is easy to get frustrated. They will clip back in, depending on the side, removing the washer fluid reservoir from the mount location or removing the battery can add more working room.
     
  17. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    Cdonahue18

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    Looking for two retaining clips for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma!
     
  18. Sep 13, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    I am also looking! Please help
     
  19. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    Has anyone found a source for these clips?
     
  20. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    I think there is a need here. We can start making our own or find a suitable donor from some other more common source.
     
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