Headlight Adjusting Screw for 1970 Ford Mustang & More - Dorman 42171

$9.99

Dorman - HELP Headlight Adjusting Screw 42171

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Part number: 42171

UPC: 037495421713

Condition: New

Weight: 0.11 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Dorman - HELP Headlight Adjusting Screw P/N:42171

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Description

Help keep your headlamps aimed where they belong with the Dorman - HELP Headlight Adjusting Screw 42171, a Dorman headlight adjusting screw designed to set the headlamp's aim and hold it in place. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1970 Ford Mustang, 1978-1980 Ford Granada and 1977-1979 Ford LTD II. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.

Direct replacement: Engineered to install like the original screw on the listed applications.
Ideal solution: A dependable choice when the factory screw is missing or has worn out from fatigue.
Durable construction: Made from quality materials for reliable performance.
Trustworthy quality: Supported by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.

The adjusting screw is part of the headlamp's aiming mechanism. It lets the headlamp be positioned so the beam falls where it should on the road. Signs this part may need replacing include a headlamp that will not hold its aim, a screw that turns without moving the beam, or a stripped, broken or missing screw. Check the cause before you order, then aim the headlamps as directed by the vehicle service information after installation.

Interchange: D1TZ13032B · D70Z13032A · D7SZ13032B · 421712

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Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

D1TZ13032B, D70Z13032A, D7SZ13032B, 421712

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a headlight adjusting screw do?

It is part of the headlamp's aiming mechanism. It lets the headlamp be positioned and held so the beam points where it should on the road.

Does the Dorman 42171 fit a 1970 Ford Mustang?

Yes, the 1970 Ford Mustang is a listed application. It also fits many other vehicles, including the 1978-1980 Ford Granada and 1977-1979 Ford LTD II. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.

What are signs the headlight adjusting screw may need replacing?

Common signs are a headlamp that won't hold its aim, a screw that turns without moving the beam, or a screw that is stripped, broken or missing.

Do I need to aim the headlights after installing it?

Check and adjust the headlamp aim after installation, following the procedure in your vehicle's service information, so the beam is set correctly.

What part numbers does the Dorman 42171 replace?

It interchanges with D1TZ13032B, D70Z13032A, D7SZ13032B and 421712.