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How to Replace the Front Headlight on a Porsche 911?

Model: Porsche 911 997 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Headlight

To replace the front headlight on a Porsche 911, lift the front hood and take the tool located under the carpet. Next, remove the cap on the side of the hood, corresponding to the headlight to be removed. By turning the screw inside the cap's seat with the mentioned tool, the headlight will be pushed forward and can be extracted from its housing after disconnecting the corresponding connector. After removing the old headlight, install the new replacement part by connecting it to the connector.

Updated on 20 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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