Broken headlight mount to fix

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So a deer unalived itself and did some slight damage to the front of the JT. The worst of it is the driver-side headlight. It looks like one of the mounting points/brackets broke (plastic), so it points downward. I can't adjust the beam up high enough to let it go, so I'll need to fix the problem. I'm hoping I can glue/epoxy the broken tab.

I'm trying to track down the right part now, without tearing the front end apart. Anyone have any suggestions on the P/N or where I can see an exploded parts diagram of the grille/headlight/rad section? I've checked Mopar parts & rockauto without success. I'm probably searching the wrong words because engineers get super creative in naming things. "Anterior Dexterous Electrical Illumination Component Fixed Stability Appurtenance" I did not search for.

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The grille is pretty easy to remove...

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So a deer unalived itself and did some slight damage to the front of the JT. The worst of it is the driver-side headlight. It looks like one of the mounting points/brackets broke (plastic), so it points downward. I can't adjust the beam up high enough to let it go, so I'll need to fix the problem. I'm hoping I can glue/epoxy the broken tab.

I'm trying to track down the right part now, without tearing the front end apart. Anyone have any suggestions on the P/N or where I can see an exploded parts diagram of the grille/headlight/rad section? I've checked Mopar parts & rockauto without success. I'm probably searching the wrong words because engineers get super creative in naming things. "Anterior Dexterous Electrical Illumination Component Fixed Stability Appurtenance" I did not search for.

Hi Mike,

The lamps mount to the rad support shown below, Assuming this is still intact the aiming of the headlamps is done internally so chances are you need a new headlamp. When it comes to the grille there are a few pieces but I will need your VIN and some photos to help determine whats needed and what you can salvage.

- Benny

 

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I was able to pull the grille out far enough. The lower tab broke. I glued it using some stuff probably not legal in California. Re-aimed the beam. Seems ok for now. Let's see how long it'll last.

I can't take out the grille without taking out my winch. Fun.

Annnnnd... I didn't really notice it when it happened, but I have a nice buckle on the driver side of the steel bumper. So the removable wing is about 1" closer to the tire on the left than on the right.

So now I'm perusing bumpers. Might as well.

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