2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA bulb

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Changing bulbs for parking light, turn
signal light and fog lightThe release card for the auxiliary headlights is
inside the vehicle folder.
1. Insert release card at the side of the auxiliary
headlight.
The auxiliary headlight is released by pushing
in the card.
The card may have to be pushed again to
release the second connection.2. Remove auxiliary headlight.
Ensure that the vent hose D is not lost when
the auxiliary headlight is pulled out.
A - Parking light
B - Turn signal
C - Fog light
D - Vent hose

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Bulb for parking light A
1. Turn holder towards the left and pull it out to
the rear.
2. Pull out and replace defective bulb.
3. Push holder back in and turn towards the right.Bulb for turn signal B
1. Turn holder counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and remove it.
2. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
3. Insert holder and turn towards the right.Bulb for fog light C
1. Press the release tab of the plug and pull plug
off.
2. Turn bulb of the defective left fog light towards
the left and the bulb of the right fog light
towards the right (bayonet lock) and replace
them.
3. Push on plug.

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Changing bulb for side marker light1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
a screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the
wheel housing liner at right angles to the turn
signal housing.
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring of the turn signal housing.3. Swivel out the indicator light and undo bulb
holder (bayonet lock).
4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace
it. Insert holder.
Check operation of the light.
5. Insert the turn signal’s retaining lugs A into the
side section at the front.
Push in turn signal until the securing spring B
is felt to engage.
6. Press the cap into the wheel housing liner.

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Tail LightChanging bulb1. Open the engine compartment lid.
2. Completely unscrew fastening screw A.
3. Pull tail light out towards the back.
A- Reversing light
B-Turn signal
C- Tail light/brake light
D- Tail light/reflector
E- Rear fog light/side marker light4. Turn the bulb holder in the tail light housing
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
5. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
6. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.7. Insert tail light into the side section.
Ensure that the retaining lug has been inserted
into the mounting guide properly.
8. Tighten fastening screw A on the tail light.
9. Check operation of the light.

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License Plate LightChanging bulb1. Unscrew both screws A and remove the light
lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace it.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Example: Luggage compartment lightLuggage Compartment/Engine
Compartment/Footwell LightChanging bulb1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Insert the light into the cut-out, first from one
side then from the other. Check operation.
Door Guard/Curb LightChanging bulb1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Pull bulb holder out of light housing. Remove
defective bulb and replace.
3. Install bulb holder and insert light.

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Interior Light, Reading LightsChanging bulb1. Carefully pull light housing out of the trim
(arrow).2.Reading light
Turn the holder A of the defective bulb counter-
clockwise and pull it out.
Remove bulb and replace.
Interior light
Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side
(arrows) and then detach it.
Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
Clip light lens back in.
3. Insert the light housing into the trim, rear end
first.
Press front of housing up and click into place.
Check operation of lights.
Additional brake lightsThe light-emitting diodes of the additional brake
lights cannot be replaced individually.
fHave the defective brake light replaced at an
authorized Porsche dealer.

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Adjusting HeadlightsfPlease observe the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLA-
CING BULBS” on Page 244.
Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
must meet the prescribed values.
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few
meters so that the suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the front lens of
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 5 cm (2.0 in.)
at 7.5 m or 24.6 ft. (0.4°) below a horizontal line,
x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp
lens. Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
7.5 m (this value is a rounded down conversion
from the 25-foot distance typical of field aim using
a screen). The 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) distance is meas-
ured from the headlamp lens to the viewing
screen.
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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Air distribution ............................................ 120
Air filter ...................................................... 195
Airbag....................................................50
, 51
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 49
Warning light ........................................ 51
Air-conditioning compressor ................120, 122
Alarm system .......................................26, 142
Alcantara ................................................... 206
Antenna .............................................142, 201
Antifreeze................................................... 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Ashtray ...................................................... 124
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 230
Audio operation ..................................140, 141
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 120
Automatic .................................................. 195
Air conditioning system ....................... 120
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 201
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 114
Locking retractor .................................. 44
Speed control ...................... 80
, 118
, 119
Average consumption ...........................91, 104
Average speed .....................................91, 104
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 236
Care .................................................. 237
Charging ............................................ 237
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 239
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 240
Warning light......................................... 88
Winter operation ................................. 238
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 206
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 121, 123
Brake light......................................... 254, 256
Brakes ....................................................... 185
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 186
Brake pad warning light ......................... 89
Fluid .......................................... 185, 268
Fluid warning light ............................... 186
Pads ............................................. 16, 61
Parking brake ....................................... 58
Test stand ............................................ 67
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 244
CCabriolet ....................................................156
Canholder...................................................126
Capacities ..................................................268
Car care .....................................................198
Car telephone .............................................142
Car washes ................................................199
Carpet........................................................205
Catalytic converters ....................................192
Cautions ............................................ 178
, 208
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................123
Central warning light......................................89
Changing wheels .........................................230
Check engine
Warning light .........................................89
Checking pressure ......................................229
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................45
Switching off passenger airbag ..............49
System.................................................46
Chime ........................................................113
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................96
Cigarette lighter ..........................................125
Circulating-air button....................................121
Clock .................................................. 87, 104
Clothes hook ..............................................128
Clutch ................................................. 58, 144
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................113