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Removing the Front Headlight of the Porsche 911

Model: Porsche 911 996 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Headlight

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Today’s steps will show you how to remove and replace the front headlight and its bulbs on the Porsche 911. First, open the hood and start unscrewing the mounting screws located in the side holes; then disconnect the electrical connector of the bulbs to remove the front headlight, as shown in the video.

At this point, replace the front headlight bulbs if necessary or the entire headlight assembly, reassembling it onto the body and reconnecting the electrical connection by applying the reverse procedure!


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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