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Old Jun 21, 2023 | 08:32 PM
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Anyone know the part to replace the metal clip to lock?

When I was replacing the bulb on my low beam, I was able to unclip the metal thing and then when I try to lock it back up it won't lock anymore. I think the area where it was supposed to lock got broken off or am I doing it wrong? I don't remember anything falling if it did broke off when I went to replace my bulb.


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Old Jun 21, 2023 | 11:50 PM
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I think you broke the teeth where the metal clip latches to you will have use a zip tie to secure the metal clip around the circled part.

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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 04:49 AM
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Anyone know the part to replace the metal clip to lock?

When I was replacing the bulb on my low beam, I was able to unclip the metal thing and then when I try to lock it back up it won't lock anymore. I think the area where it was supposed to lock got broken off or am I doing it wrong? I don't remember anything falling if it did broke off when I went to replace my bulb.
Would you know if there's a replacement part? I can't seem to find it anywhere online.
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 09:25 AM
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Junkyard or ebay for a used one. Toyota/Lexus dealer parts department for new, they can look it up. It may get expensive from a dealer, they may want to sell the whole light assembly.
In fact that may be the only way to get a used one.
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Clutchless
Junkyard or ebay for a used one. Toyota/Lexus dealer parts department for new, they can look it up. It may get expensive from a dealer, they may want to sell the whole light assembly.
In fact that may be the only way to get a used one.

Do you know what the part is called?
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 04:37 PM
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I think it is a headlight assembly for HID bulbs, I have a hard time being sure from your photo. I'm not sure if you need the right or left one. I saw a bunch of them on eBay, both used, and new aftermarket.
Look at this parts list from MyLParts.com
https://www.mylparts.com/v-2009-lexu...amp-components
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Old Jun 23, 2023 | 03:45 PM
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You would have to buy the whole headlight.
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Old Jun 24, 2023 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ESh
You would have to buy the whole headlight.
Correct
This is not a replaceable part
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 05:48 PM
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@Tamenaz what did you end up doing to repair the broke clip tooth on the bulb housing? I had the same thing happen to me... sigh...
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