How to carry out replacement: Headlight Bulb 3.4 Carrera Porsche 911 996 Coupe
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How to change headlight bulb on PORSCHE 911 Coupe (996) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Headlight Bulb on your PORSCHE 911
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Headlight bulb : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.4 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.4 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Turbo 4, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.4 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.4 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 GT2, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Turbo 4S, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 GT2, PORSCHE 911 (996) 3.6 S … View more

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Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (996). Tools you might need:
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Flat screwdriver
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Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (996). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right headlight bulbs.
  • Replace the bulbs in both headlights at a time.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (996). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Switch off the ignition. Open the hood.
    Step 2
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    Remove the headlight rear cover.
  2. Step 3
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    Detach the bulb holder by turning it by ~30°. Remove the holder from the headlight mounting seat.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the old bulb. Use a flat screwdriver. Check the condition of the bulb holder terminals. Replace if necessary.
    Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (996). AUTODOC recommends:
    Clean the bulb mounting seat on the holder.
  4. Step 5
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    Install a new bulb into the holder.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
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