2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Owners Manual

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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
fDo not affix 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).
Removal1. Unscrew plastic nut A.
Detach side carpeting.2. Remove rubber plugs from the unlocking
opening.
3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking
spindle.
The tongue of the wrench should point horizon-
tally to the rear.
4. Turn 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.

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Installing1. Insert the headlight into the guide rails and
push it fully into the wing.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time the turn socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert rubber plug into the unlocking opening
and secure the carpeting.
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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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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Practical Tips, Emergency Service 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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Turn signal lightChanging bulb
1. Turn lid counter-clockwise and pull it off.
2. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock). 3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet fitting).
4. Insert lamp holder and turn it clockwise.
5. Replace lid and close.

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A - Fog light height adjustment
B - Fastening screwFog light/parking light1. Loosen the two screws B.2. Lower headlight slightly downward and
disengage locating cam in cover projection.
Unscrew light downwards at an angle.
A - Parking light
B - Fog light3. Turn the holder counter-clockwise and pull it
out.
Replace defective bulb (bayonet lock).
Push holder back in and turn towards the right.

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4. Put guide pin of headlight on the guide rail,
engage locating cam in cover projection,
press headlight to the rear and push upward
until it can be felt to engage.
5. Screw in both screws.
6. Check operation of the headlight.

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