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Old May 14, 2017 | 10:36 PM
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Found this loose in the front bumper while swapping out my front passenger DRL/turn signal light. Looked around for something like it on the driver's side but couldn't find something similar does anyone know what this is for?? Thanks!
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It attaches to your parking lamp assymbly (blinker/DRL).
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I know that the turn signal housing retainer is held in partially by springs
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It's been a while since I messed around with the DRL/Turn Signal housing on my car, but I do recall there is a spring that attaches to the housing - just can't recall if it is that big or smaller. You might make sure there is a spring attached to the passenger side light housing.
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That is the spring from you DRL lense. I've put mine back in place a few times.



You can also read through this thread and you'll find this image there in post 3.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...amp-lense.html
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Thanks guys!
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