2009 PORSCHE 911 light

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fTo ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body
(e.g. “stone guards” or films).
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.
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 fender.
Installing1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the fender.
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 Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
(without cornering light)
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 additional high beam
(without cornering light
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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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
(with cornering light)
1. Undo the 3 screws on the control unit and
remove the control unit.2. Turn the plug counter-clockwise and pull it off. 3. Disengage both fixing clips.
4. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
5. Engage both fixing clips, push on plug and turn
right as far as the stop.
6. Fit control unit and screw tight.
7. Push on housing cover until it perceptibly
engages.
8. Fasten housing cover with the 4 screws.

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Changing bulb for additional high beam
(with cornering light)
1. Turn cover counter-clockwise and take off.2. Pull off plug. 3. Disengage fixing clip.
4. Replace defective bulb.
5. Engage fixing clip, insert plug and close
housing cover.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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 parallel to the turn signal
housing (in direction of travel).
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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Number Plate LightChanging bulb1. Unscrew both screws A and take off the light
lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes
and Long-Life BulbsThe following lights are equipped with light-
emitting diodes (LEDs) or long-life bulbs and
cannot be replaced individually. Replacement also
involves a greater amount of installation work.
– Side light, front,
– Daytime driving lights,
– Tail lights and
– Additional brake lights
fHave the defective light replaced at an autho-
rized Porsche dealer.