2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA service

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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam H9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight H11, 55W
Fog light H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light P21/4W
Brake light/tail light P21/4W
Tail light, reflector P21/5W
Make-up mirror light K3W
Reversing light P21
Trun signal indicator light, front and rear PY21W
Turn signal indicator light, side WY5W
Side marker light W3W
Door guard/Curb light W5W
Parking light W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light C5W
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
light, interior lightK10W
Reading light 6W Xenon

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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
fDo not fix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards” or films) in the area of the headlights.
Note
The headlights can mist up depending on the
temperature and humidity.
fTo ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body
(e.g. “stone guards” or films).
Removing headlights1. Unscrew plastic nut A.
Detach the side carpeting.2. Remove rubber plug B from the unlocking
opening.

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3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking
spindle.
The handle of the wrench should point horizon-
tally to the rear.
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180° A. The
headlight is unlocked and pushed forward
slightly during this process.
5. Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be
pulled forward out of the wing.
Installing1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the wing.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time turn the socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking
opening and secure the carpet.
Check the function of all lights.
Low beam, high beam and additional high
beamOpening the lid of the headlight housing
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
tabs C upwards and take off lid.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Halogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam
1. Pull off plug A.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Bi-Xenon headlight
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and pull it off.2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
3. Replace defective bulb B.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and
turn right as far as the stop.

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Changing bulb for high beam or additional
high beam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws.

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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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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Installing auxiliary headlight
fEnsure that the cables are inside the guide
(arrows) properly.
Caution!
Risk of paint damage if the auxiliary head-
light is inserted into the front apron when tilt-
ed.
fExercise caution when inserting the auxiliary
headlight into the guides of the front apron.
fEnsure that the guide of the housing is inserted into the guide A of the front apron.fPush auxiliary headlight into the front apron
until it is felt to engage.