2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN service

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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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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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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 adjustmentFog lights/Parking lightsBased on the system, a relatively large amount of
effort is required to remove the light cover.
In case of doubt, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
We recommend an authorized Porsche dealer for
this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
1. Unclip the light cover using both hands,
beginning on the cover underneath the fog
light and then toward the center of the vehicle.2. Loosen the 3 screws B and take out the light
housing.
C - Fog light
D - Parking light

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Changing fog light bulb
3. Press the release tab (arrow) of the plug and
pull plug off.
4. Turn bulb holder clockwise (bayonet lock) and
remove holder.
5. Replace defective bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder and turn it counter-
clockwise.
7. Push on plug until it is felt to engage.Changing parking light bulb
8. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and remove holder.
9. Remove defective bulb and replace.
10.Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.11.Insert bulb housing and tighten with the
3screws B.
12.First insert the light cover into the side
cut-out1 and then press down the cover at
points 2 – 7 one after the other.
Make sure that the frame is completely clipped
in.
13.Check operation of lights

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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 B 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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License plate lightsChanging bulb 1. Unscrew both screws 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.
Additional Brake LightThe light-emitting diodes of the additional brake
light cannot be replaced individually.
fHave the defective brake light replaced in a
qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend an authorized Porsche dealer
for this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.