What is this part and is it important? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Freddocini · 06-20-2021, 01:24 AM

I was installing coilovers today on the rear for my 2017 Subaru BRZ. As I was tightening down the parts on the lower control arm, I snapped the piece pictured below. It was connected by a 10mm bolt on the LCA. This piece is only on one side of the car so I just took it off. It was held together with some electronic piece that I included a picture as well but didnt seem to have any electrical usage. Is this important and what should I do if it is important. Thank you!

glhs386 · 06-20-2021, 01:31 AM

It controls the aim of the headlights. Probably a good idea to replace it.

whataboutbob · 06-20-2021, 01:52 PM

^ this is correct

Freddocini · 06-20-2021, 05:34 PM

Actually it was this specific bolt circled in the picture that snapped. Not sure how I would go about replacing it. Just get this entire thing? https://subieautoparts.com/product/2...ory-oem-13-17/

EAGLE5 · 06-20-2021, 08:34 PM

I could use one of those for my penis.

Tcoat · 06-21-2021, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by EAGLE5

I could use one of those for my penis.

You need something to control the aim?

x808drifter · 06-21-2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You need something to control the aim?

I think he meant a red circle that points to it.

CSG Mike · 06-21-2021, 12:50 PM

That's the headlight leveling sensor. You definitely want that in place!

EAGLE5 · 06-21-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You need something to control the aim?

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

I think he meant a red circle that points to it.

Jesus, guys. No.

A high definition photo posted on the internet.

06-20-2021, 01:24 AM	#1
Freddocini Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is this part and is it important? I was installing coilovers today on the rear for my 2017 Subaru BRZ. As I was tightening down the parts on the lower control arm, I snapped the piece pictured below. It was connected by a 10mm bolt on the LCA. This piece is only on one side of the car so I just took it off. It was held together with some electronic piece that I included a picture as well but didnt seem to have any electrical usage. Is this important and what should I do if it is important. Thank you! Attached Images

06-20-2021, 05:34 PM	#4
Freddocini Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually it was this specific bolt circled in the picture that snapped. Not sure how I would go about replacing it. Just get this entire thing? https://subieautoparts.com/product/2...ory-oem-13-17/ Attached Images

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