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toyota_dood2 · 08-18-2010, 08:38 PM

What is the minimum number of tabs that a headlight needs to mount on your vehicle. I see several headlights that are really cheap for having one or 2 tabs broken. I want to purchase a pair of headlights on ebay so I can experiment on them. I will be attempting my first retrofit. If i can get away with only 2 tabs I will go for it.

Side question: All all headights from 07-09 compatible, regardless of model? Or would, for instance, an SE be different from an XLE headlight?

tengiday · 08-18-2010, 09:25 PM

Look at this link:
HID info
I think picture 6d, 7g, and 7i show only 2 tabs.

Pawel062 · 08-18-2010, 09:50 PM

u need the top 1 arm, the left bottom arm, and the side arm. 3 screws secure the headlight and those are the ones u need. there are tab repair kits available at dealership.

toyota_dood2 · 08-19-2010, 01:22 AM

Any idea how much they run?

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Originally Posted by Pawel062

u need the top 1 arm, the left bottom arm, and the side arm. 3 screws secure the headlight and those are the ones u need. there are tab repair kits available at dealership.

Pawel062 · 08-19-2010, 10:05 AM

idk. check the dealership. all headlights i put on my car have perfect tabs.

toyota_dood2 · 08-19-2010, 11:35 AM

Than you sir! I called the dealership and they can order me some tabs for 10$ each. That is way cheaper than I thought. I'm excited to do my first retrofit!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pawel062

u need the top 1 arm, the left bottom arm, and the side arm. 3 screws secure the headlight and those are the ones u need. there are tab repair kits available at dealership.

olympicgold · 08-19-2010, 03:13 PM

wow you are pretty lucky. I had headlight with 1 broken tab and it was not repairable/replaceable and had to buy new headlight. That was for gen 5 and it has 2 tabs tho