I changed the headlamps and the broken/cracked supposed to be clear plastic trim on my 84 300SD this evening and discovered a problem.
Both headlamps and the piece they attach to are able to move in and out at the bottom of the headlamp. Only the headlamp and mount move. The trim and the rest of the headlight assembly are tight and do not move. All the fasteners etc are on and tight.
My wife drives this car to work so I have not disassembled them yet to try to figure out what retains the bottom of the mount for the lamps.
Is there supposed to be a spring or something that keeps the bottom of the lamp mount tight?
I am sure no pieces flew apart when I took the lamps out so I guess they have been moving around for some time now.
It appears the bottom of the light can move in and out approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Darrell

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Darrell

1984 300SD "Ole Girl"
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