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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 02:53 AM
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Angry 1998 Headlamp Retainer?

Replaced my headlamp today, but I just noticed the headlamp assembly is missing the thin 4x6 black headlamp retainer trim piece. I've been looking everywhere online and all I can find are the later model four screw type, but the 1998 is a three screw, one top center instead of at all four corners. Anyone have ANY clue where I can find this or how to search for it? I've tried everything I can think of. The only thing that even comes close is for a 79 Firebird.

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The GM part number is 16503154 but it has long been discontinued. It is listed for all 98-02 Firebirds - there wasn't a different one for 98 (93-97 were a different size of course). It also fits a lot of four headlight GM products in the 90s including a number of trucks.
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It is listed for all 98-02 Firebirds - there wasn't a different one for 98 (93-97 were a different size of course).
Right. Any junk yard should be able to supply this. My 99 is the same. There are also several, across North America, that specialize in the F-Body.

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im going up to a junkyard near me tomorrow that has a 98 bird, ill see if I can find any for you
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checked it out, it only had the 4 screw, not the 3 screw
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