2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER bulb

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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55 W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headligh Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam H 9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight H 11, 55W
Fog light H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light, brake light, tail light P21, 4W
Tail light, reflector P21, 5W
Reversing light P21W
Turn signal light, front and rear LL PY21W (long-life)
Door guard,/curb light/footwell light/
luggage compartment lihgtW5W
Parking light W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light C5W
Side marker Light W3W

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Warning!
Risk of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Risk of injury. The Bi-Xenon headlights are
under high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the Bi-Xenon headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from grease.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands. Use a
cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case may chemical cleaners or other vol-
atile cleaning fluids be used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.

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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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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.

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Tail light, leftTail lightChanging bulbs1. Remove carpeting covering the tail light.
Unscrew the securing nuts to do this.
2. Press the mounting of the lamp bracket
upwards (arrow) and remove the bulb holder.
A - Turn signal light
B - Reversing light
C - Rear fog light, rear light
D - Tail light
E - Brake light, rear light3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet fitting).
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
License plate lightsChanging bulb 1. Unscrew both screws A and remove the lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.