oops i broke the headlight help

supraluver4life · 12-09-2009, 11:14 PM

ok so... where to begin... so i was sitting out side smoking and went and sat on my car and i heard a snapping noise right when i sat down on it. i broke this thing on the headlight that fucked everything up. its a little clip thing on the back of the headlight that pivots. it snapped. so now when i go to put up the headlights the left one goes up and the right one doesnt it gets jammed against the front lip thingy and when i hit the corner next to the clip that broke it pops up and sits at a weird angle. i was wondering a good way to fix this because its bugging the shit outta me. everytime i wanna put my headlights up i have to get out and hit it hard. so i wanna know how to remove the headlight from the pivot points that are attached to a support of somekind

cre · 12-10-2009, 02:21 AM

Could you post some pictures of the broken part please?

MA70-3.0GT · 12-12-2009, 11:49 AM

Wow, I just looked in the tsrm & it's pretty useless as far as how to replace/fix the headlamp assembly goes! Here's the single page they devoted to the headlights anyway... http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...Section=BO&P=4

From the sound of things you broke the hinge (visible in fourth pic.) and most likely need to replace the assembly. If you still have the bit that broke off there's a chance you could fix it with epoxy or similar & it might be worth a shot if you can't find a lamp assembly for the right money. I guess if you're really hard-up (or as stingy as me!) you could even make a replacement hinge out of fibreglass if need be...

cre · 12-12-2009, 07:23 PM

Yeah, and unfortunately the Toyota collision repair manual for the MKIII doesn't cover this subject. Still, pics would help.... I suspect supraluver4life is going to need to replace the assembly.

Busted Knuckles · 12-13-2009, 02:57 AM

I just happen to have the ones out of a '87 parts car, left and right side complete assemblies. Send me a private message if interested.

supraluver4life · 12-16-2009, 12:14 AM

thank you so much for the help everyone. um yes it is the hinge peice (the furthest right peice that looks like a donut thing in the fourth picture on the link you posted cre) and when you say i have to replace the entire assembly what exact assembly are you refering to. the entire headlight housing???

cre · 12-16-2009, 12:34 AM

Donut thing? The motor's gearbox?

CanadianBak'inSupra · 12-17-2009, 02:30 PM

if you need some pics i got my left headlight in pieces...

supraluver4life · 12-18-2009, 01:20 AM

pics would be great thanx

CanadianBak'inSupra · 12-21-2009, 01:51 PM

maby this will help u find the part...

only thing not included is the actual light...

12-09-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	oops i broke the headlight help ok so... where to begin... so i was sitting out side smoking and went and sat on my car and i heard a snapping noise right when i sat down on it. i broke this thing on the headlight that fucked everything up. its a little clip thing on the back of the headlight that pivots. it snapped. so now when i go to put up the headlights the left one goes up and the right one doesnt it gets jammed against the front lip thingy and when i hit the corner next to the clip that broke it pops up and sits at a weird angle. i was wondering a good way to fix this because its bugging the shit outta me. everytime i wanna put my headlights up i have to get out and hit it hard. so i wanna know how to remove the headlight from the pivot points that are attached to a support of somekind __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

12-12-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	Wow, I just looked in the tsrm & it's pretty useless as far as how to replace/fix the headlamp assembly goes! Here's the single page they devoted to the headlights anyway... http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...Section=BO&P=4 From the sound of things you broke the hinge (visible in fourth pic.) and most likely need to replace the assembly. If you still have the bit that broke off there's a chance you could fix it with epoxy or similar & it might be worth a shot if you can't find a lamp assembly for the right money. I guess if you're really hard-up (or as stingy as me!) you could even make a replacement hinge out of fibreglass if need be... __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!! Last edited by MA70-3.0GT; 12-12-2009 at 11:53 AM.

12-12-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Yeah, and unfortunately the Toyota collision repair manual for the MKIII doesn't cover this subject. Still, pics would help.... I suspect supraluver4life is going to need to replace the assembly. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-16-2009, 12:14 AM	#6
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	thank you so much for the help everyone. um yes it is the hinge peice (the furthest right peice that looks like a donut thing in the fourth picture on the link you posted cre) and when you say i have to replace the entire assembly what exact assembly are you refering to. the entire headlight housing??? __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

12-16-2009, 12:34 AM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Donut thing? The motor's gearbox? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-10-2009, 02:21 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Could you post some pictures of the broken part please?

12-13-2009, 02:57 AM	#5
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	I just happen to have the ones out of a '87 parts car, left and right side complete assemblies. Send me a private message if interested.

12-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	if you need some pics i got my left headlight in pieces...

12-18-2009, 01:20 AM	#9
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	pics would be great thanx __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

12-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#10
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	maby this will help u find the part... only thing not included is the actual light...

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