Headlight trim screw tab repair

[SHARKY]

Headlight trim retainer screw tab repair on 72 porsche. THE TAB IN THE FENDER WELL BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT TRIM IS RUSTED AND THE TRIM SCREW NO LONGER WORKS'

[blucille]

Lots of threads on this. The right way is weld a new nut in place. Some guys use a speed clip after grinding off the old nut. Or jb weld a new nut in place.

What do you mean it’s busted? How about snapping a photo.

Can you drill and retap the existing nut?

[skinnerd]

I've got a similar problem and will be using a machine thread speed clip/nut like below.
I'll be able to use the stock threaded screw.

[Ian Comerford]

I soft-soldered a new nut onto the back of the tab on my car about 15 years ago and it’s still working well. A very simple repair

[Bill Douglas]

I mig welded a ew nut in place. Just make sure your angles are correct.

[isby]

I used a speed clip on mine like the one pictured by Doug above. Worked very well.

[540964]

What size is the screw? Is it M4? Would this work?

https://accu-components.com/us/knurled-flat-rivet-nuts/69614-HRKN-M4-10-A2?google_shopping=1&c=2&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADI7_w4raSi4UKENYGlfHz_o_2iWB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOM0wvdjQm-0zKNPHWrJ_TbW1_6cEGVgO_IUriDx_QITxHzQDgY18PoaAkSNE ALw_wcB