DIY Headlight bulb replacement on Porsche 996
DIY Headlight bulb replacement on Porsche 996
So, after having my local dealer's service advisor walk me through the process, I figured out how to change the light bulb on my halogen headlights, I figure I want to share the wealth:
Tools Needed:
- 5mm "female" hex socket
- extension rod for socket
- socket wrench
- replacement light bulbs, mine was H7
Process:
The steps I took was:
1) unscrew the plastic tab that holds the carpet to the side in the trunk
2) unplug the rubber round plug
3) stick the 5mm wrench socket into it and slowly turn until you hear a snap
4) keep turning slowly, it will then start pushing the housing out part ways.
5) pull out the housing, and replace the bulb
6) reverse process to reinstall the housing back in the car
I believe the same process applies to Xenon headlights.
Tools Needed:
- 5mm "female" hex socket
- extension rod for socket
- socket wrench
- replacement light bulbs, mine was H7
Process:
The steps I took was:
1) unscrew the plastic tab that holds the carpet to the side in the trunk
2) unplug the rubber round plug
3) stick the 5mm wrench socket into it and slowly turn until you hear a snap
4) keep turning slowly, it will then start pushing the housing out part ways.
5) pull out the housing, and replace the bulb
6) reverse process to reinstall the housing back in the car
I believe the same process applies to Xenon headlights.
Porsche 911 Headlamp Tool
Just To add to this post, The Tool you need to change the headlamp bulb is included in your tool kit (Next to your spare wheel).
Might be stating the obvious here, but thought I would anyway!
Might be stating the obvious here, but thought I would anyway!
So, after having my local dealer's service advisor walk me through the process, I figured out how to change the light bulb on my halogen headlights, I figure I want to share the wealth:
Tools Needed:
- 5mm "female" hex socket
- extension rod for socket
- socket wrench
- replacement light bulbs, mine was H7
Process:
The steps I took was:
1) unscrew the plastic tab that holds the carpet to the side in the trunk
2) unplug the rubber round plug
3) stick the 5mm wrench socket into it and slowly turn until you hear a snap
4) keep turning slowly, it will then start pushing the housing out part ways.
5) pull out the housing, and replace the bulb
6) reverse process to reinstall the housing back in the car
I believe the same process applies to Xenon headlights.
Tools Needed:
- 5mm "female" hex socket
- extension rod for socket
- socket wrench
- replacement light bulbs, mine was H7
Process:
The steps I took was:
1) unscrew the plastic tab that holds the carpet to the side in the trunk
2) unplug the rubber round plug
3) stick the 5mm wrench socket into it and slowly turn until you hear a snap
4) keep turning slowly, it will then start pushing the housing out part ways.
5) pull out the housing, and replace the bulb
6) reverse process to reinstall the housing back in the car
I believe the same process applies to Xenon headlights.
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