Headlight Retainer Ring

[wink]

ring that holds headlight inside the lens
part # 16524656
$8

[Mike Jung]

$14.05 Cdn [+tax(s)] at your GM dealer parts counter :mad: at self for breaking one!

[iceman]

The newer ones seem sturdier than the stock ones.. I think they've strengthened up the plastic or something. Just received 4.

[Dr_Kyle]

Originally posted by iceman
The newer ones seem sturdier than the stock ones.. I think they've strengthened up the plastic or something. Just received 4.

I noticed the same thing when I replaced mine. I really think they switched to a better material. I changed to my APC bulbs as soon as I got my car (June 2000) and even then they seemed cheap. I can't believe mine lasted THIS long! I just recently replaced them a couple of weeks ago.

[jaketuff]

These rings are $4.80 at www.gmpartsdirect.com .... c'mon, you guys still go thru the dealer???

...:newbie:s????

J:DUT

[iceman]

Originally posted by jaketuff
These rings are $4.80 at www.gmpartsdirect.com .... c'mon, you guys still go thru the dealer???

...:newbie:s????

J:DUT

Mine took 2+ weeks to come from gmpartsdirect... So hopefully you don't have the same problem if time is an issue.

[Mike Jung]

Originally posted by jaketuff
These rings are $4.80 at www.gmpartsdirect.com .... c'mon, you guys still go thru the dealer???

...:newbie:s????

J:DUT
The site says, "...Gmpartsdirect.com does not ship parts outside the United States..." (like to Canada) :(

[Travis99Gt]

Just ordered 2, broke 2 fins off on each one putting in new bulbs. Cheap shoddie junk. Thanks for the part # guys :)

[shutter27]

Me too, I broke both a few weeks ago, the new ones are much better, very strong and hopefully will last longer than the old ones. And thanks again for the P/N:thumbs:

[teambeechstreet]

yeah, those things are hellsa cheapy! i had to reorder mine after putting in my Xenons and the ones I got were cheapy too! what is with taht?

[wink]

Originally posted by wink
ring that holds headlight inside the lens
part # 16524656
$8

Just picked up another one, and the price this time was $15.
Damn dealers.:rage:

[Vintalage]

so the rings come in pairs or just 1 on gmpartsdirect? I broke a fin too.

[shutter27]

They are sold separately at the dealer so I imagine that GMPartsDirect operates the same way.

[DeRat]

Broke mine when I changed my light as well... funny thing is it would have cost only $20 dollars to have the dealership change the bulb... quite the pain in the arse for a $5 savings... at least I know how to do it now I guess...

[coupe]

Okay i have a question.
A few weeks ago i had to replace my passenger side headlight bulb and now the light points up. When i changed it i broke something. Is this what this part is?

[Hodge]

WORST ****ing design EVER! i broke ****ing one of those bastards as well... and if u notice once u buy a new PIECE OF PLASTIC that costs 14 dollars they are more enforced then the stock ones are... BASTARDS :scream:

[coupe]

Just got back from the dealer. I bought 1 for 9 dollars exactly.

[redramair01]

I will sell these all day long for $4.25 plus shipping.

[OneFastGT]

If you compare the two (old and new design) you will notice that the newer is a little smaller in width. And close inspection reveals that this is the 5th version. My old one had a ver3 written on it and the new: ver5

[coupe]

I dont know what i got but it was a HELL of alot thicker and stronger than what WAS in there. For $9 from the dealer im not complaining.

[OneFastGT]

Yeah, much, much, much better and thicker....I don't think these'll break. $9 is a good buy coupe.....I saw the list was 14.95 and cost was either 4 something or 8 something.

[Hot_Stud18]

If an O-ring breaks is it possible we can do without it or find any other alternatives besides purchasing another one?

[coupe]

If an O-ring breaks is it possible we can do without it or find any other alternatives besides purchasing another one?

Why the phuck would you wanna do that? Its $9 man, go buy a new one plus they are revised and MUCH more durable.

[freakydeaky]

If an O-ring breaks is it possible we can do without it or find any other alternatives besides purchasing another one?

there's always http://www.panthereast.com/images/duct%20tape.jpg

[Hot_Stud18]

Why the phuck would you wanna do that? Its $9 man, go buy a new one plus they are revised and MUCH more durable.


Well I was out of town and needed the headlight replaced and I didn't want to change it in 10 degree sub zero windchills, so I went somewhere to have it done and they told me that the piece was already broken(I say bull) I said I changed the drivers side headlight before but never the passenger which is the one that they changed and then they asked me if the car was bought used and I said no, they said they would try to get it in as best they could, now it just seems a tad crooked when I have my lights on behind a car. They showed me the piece that was broken and two clips were missing and one was dangling I am just curious what they did to make it fit? I am thinking they duck taped it but I dunno. When I get back home I might file a complaint with the BBB on the certain company I had replace my headlight.

[coupe]

Well I was out of town and needed the headlight replaced and I didn't want to change it in 10 degree sub zero windchills, so I went somewhere to have it done and they told me that the piece was already broken(I say bull) I said I changed the drivers side headlight before but never the passenger which is the one that they changed and then they asked me if the car was bought used and I said no, they said they would try to get it in as best they could, now it just seems a tad crooked when I have my lights on behind a car. They showed me the piece that was broken and two clips were missing and one was dangling I am just curious what they did to make it fit? I am thinking they duck taped it but I dunno. When I get back home I might file a complaint with the BBB on the certain company I had replace my headlight.

Seems like alot of work for just a $9 plastic ring.

[Ajaxus]

someone awhile back said they superglued one and its lasted over several thousand miles, fyi.

[cals400ex]

are the newer ones listed under the same part number as the old ones or did they change that as well?

[magyver]

i paid jack.. its called 4 zip ties.... one around the headlamp housing, one aroudn the bulb housing, and two connecteing the other two.. DONE.. spend.. $0 but thats me

[Hot_Stud18]

Seems like alot of work for just a $9 plastic ring.


I finally got a new O-ring and installed it but I must say whoever installed my headlight did one hell of a shiatty job doing it cause not only did they break the O-ring I also noticed the metal clips that hold the assembly in looked as if they were bent back instead of just being pulled up.

One lesson I learned is to always do simple mechanical work myself.

[chosen_one]

i can't find the part number... or the part... what is the part number?

[Mike Jung]

i can't find the part number... or the part... what is the part number?
Read the original post #1

[coupe]

Or just go to the dealer and buy one..............

[chosen_one]

oh wow... sorry bout that totally missed the part number...

[Grreen99GT]

Okay i have a question.
A few weeks ago i had to replace my passenger side headlight bulb and now the light points up. When i changed it i broke something. Is this what this part is?

so coupe, was this the part that you broke, making the light point up?

[Hurricane]

there's always http://www.panthereast.com/images/duct%20tape.jpg

I used the metal duct tape. Have had no problems.

[Ac99redga]

If an O-ring breaks is it possible we can do without it or find any other alternatives besides purchasing another one?

you can use duct tape but when i used it came off because my headlight bulbs were to hot and i couldnt buy a new one cause the dealer didnt have it in stock so i just JB WELD it haven't had no problems at all so you can also try JB-WELD

[coupe]

JB-weld is just as dumb though.
Good luck replaceing the bulb when you need to.