Just drill a hole and use a bolt, stupid plastic parts lol

 

I wish it were that easy, but the ball thing in the Depo headlight (under the V in the picture) is metal and the socket that the ball fits into is plastic. Then the plastic fits into a pre drilled hole in the the core support. There is nothing to drill out....
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I will still say that even if you had the retainer, it won't do anything for you. I have one side with and the other without that retainer and there is no difference.

 

I wouldn't think so either, but on the upper outer passenger side the light kind of sticks out from the fender without that ball in the retainer to hold it.

 

Did you inquire about the specific part with your friend?

 

I will see him tomorrow.