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How to change headlight bulb on PORSCHE 911 Coupe (997) – replacement guide
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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 (997) 3.8 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S / GTS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S / 4 GTS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT2 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 4.0 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT 2, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT2 RS … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S / GTS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S / 4 GTS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT2 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 4.0 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT 2, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 GT3 RS, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 Carrera 4, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.8 Turbo S, PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 GT2 RS … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Headlight Bulb for 911 (997) and other PORSCHE models
Headlight bulb
Bulb, spotlight
Alternative products

Electronic spray
Flat screwdriver
Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (997). 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 (997). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Switch off the ignition. Open the hood.Step 2Remove the headlight rear cover.
- Step 3Detach the bulb holder by turning it by ~30°. Remove the holder from the headlight mounting seat.
- Step 4Remove the old bulb. Use a flat screwdriver. Check the condition of the bulb holder terminals. Replace if necessary.Replacement: headlight bulb – PORSCHE 911 (997). AUTODOC recommends:Clean the bulb mounting seat on the holder.
- Step 5Install 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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