Headlight Adjusting Screw for 1969-1978 Dodge Charger & More - Dorman 42189

$9.99

Dorman - HELP Headlight Adjusting Screw 42189

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Part number: 42189

UPC: 037495421898

Condition: New

Weight: 0.10 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Dorman - HELP Headlight Adjusting Screw P/N:42189

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Description

Help your sealed beam headlight hold the aim you set with this Dorman headlight adjusting screw, part number 42189 from the Dorman - HELP line. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1969-1978 Dodge Charger, 1969-1975 Chrysler Town & Country and 1969-1971 Chrysler 300. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.

Dorman lists this part as a sealed beam adjuster. It is one of the pieces of the headlight mounting that lets the lamp be aimed. If an original adjusting screw is stripped, seized, broken or missing, this direct-fit replacement for the listed applications is designed to take its place.

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

Signs a headlight adjusting screw may need replacing include a headlight that will not stay aimed, a lamp that sits loose in its mounting, or an adjuster that turns without moving the light.

Interchange: 3574085 · 421892

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Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

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

3574085, 421892

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a headlight adjusting screw do?

It is part of the headlight mounting that lets the lamp be aimed. Turning the screw sets the headlight's position so the beam can be pointed correctly.

Does the Dorman 42189 fit a 1969-1978 Dodge Charger?

Yes, the 1969-1978 Dodge Charger is a listed application, as are the 1969-1975 Chrysler Town & Country and the 1969-1971 Chrysler 300. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.

What type of headlight is this adjuster for?

Dorman lists part 42189 as a sealed beam adjuster. It is intended for the sealed beam headlight setups on the listed applications.

What are signs the adjusting screw needs replacing?

Signs include a headlight that won't hold its aim, a lamp that sits loose, or a screw that is stripped, broken or missing. Inspect the mounting to confirm the cause before you replace parts.

Should I re-aim the headlight after installing it?

Yes. After you install a new adjusting screw, check and set the headlight aim as described in the vehicle service information.