Headlight bezel came loose

[colonel00]

Looking for some input and guidance.  The bezel on the passenger side headlamp has come loose and when I try to push it back it doesn't seem to snap back and stay put.  The next time I drive it is loose again.  I'm assuming there's a broken tab or something but the bezel is still attached at some points so I can't really see what's going on.  I have tried to look up some videos but they usually talk about removing the whole headlamp assembly.  Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions on a minimally invasive way to fix this?  The other kicker is I have Iridescent Pearl paint so finding a replacement will be tough.

[JimCost2014]

40 minutes ago, colonel00 said:

Looking for some input and guidance.  The bezel on the passenger side headlamp has come loose and when I try to push it back it doesn't seem to snap back and stay put.  The next time I drive it is loose again.  I'm assuming there's a broken tab or something but the bezel is still attached at some points so I can't really see what's going on.  I have tried to look up some videos but they usually talk about removing the whole headlamp assembly.  Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions on a minimally invasive way to fix this?  The other kicker is I have Iridescent Pearl paint so finding a replacement will be tough.

This should give you a pretty good idea on how they fit on the light housing.

 

 

Edited January 24, 2022 by JimCost2014

[newdude]

GM says to clean and re-tape unless the tabs are broken, in which case you can order new bezels.  

[colonel00]

Thanks for the replies.  I tried to get to where I could see but it wasn't working so I bit the bullet and just removed the whole headlight.  Not too difficult except for that fourth bolt that's behind the wheel liner.  I did clean as best I could and retaped with some 3M tape.  One tab didn't look like it was doing too well but I think it should hold.  The old tape had pretty much come undone by itself.