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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 03:55 AM
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So I had installed some LED headlights on my C5 which are a major upgrade. However when I was removing the two screws that mount on top of each headlight, I noticed some plastic "inner sleeves" wrapped on the screws. Both are broken and I am afraid that I will lose them or break them completely. Anyone have any idea where I can buy them?

BTW if you ever have to swap the motor gear, removing the headlight is the easiest and fastest way to do the job. hit the nuts with wd-40 first! lol




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They look ok to me...they’re all like that with diagonal cut.
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Got mine on ebay - put a little white lithium grease on them when reassembling...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C...53.m2749.l2649
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Originally Posted by robmiz
They look ok to me...they’re all like that with diagonal cut.
Well you haven't seen the others lol

That's only 1
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