Those $%@# stripped headlight screws!

[1GDSMGreek]

Hi everyone. I've owned my 1G Eclipse GS for nearly 2 years and I just recently wanted to go with some aftermarket headlight sealed-beam replacements. As you more experienced DSM'ers know, the little phillips-head screws that attach the metal retainer to the headlight housing strip VERY easily!

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So I wanted to give something back and share an alternative to those screws that I discovered, in case anyone is in the same boat. I am posting this because I didn't have any luck finding anything posted in the forums on this site. I hope I'm not duplicating anyone's findings!

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These zinc-plated babies did the trick! They're Hex bolts, M4-7.x10mm
Never worry about stripped screws when modding your headlights again. Just grab a socket and you're all set.

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[lglracer]

Thanks for that ill keep that in mind with my lights. Especial since now i have hid's and if they go bad and replace them ill replace the screws also

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

I had the same problem changing the headlights on the 92 Nissan I have for a DD. I Ended up bending the chrome retainer because the bottom screw was stripped. I might do this so I don't have to worry about this again or possibly break the retainer.

 

[norcal_drifter]

cool

 

[steve]

I switched mine to stainless torx head.