Headlight installation problem, need advice
 

Hi

I took out my headlight today.. and when I tried to reinstall it there was a problem..

Blue socket.. the one that plugs into headlight is loose.. and I cann't stick it to the plastic plaque..

Is there something that I'm missing.. how do I attach blue socket to the plaque?
I can reinstall headlight.. but it's not plugged in..

Do I have to somehow plug it in before reinstalling?

Thanks
Sasha

It sounds like the bracket that holds it in place might be broken. Have you compared it to the other side?

In the short term, you can get your headlight plugged in by removing the inner fender liner and plugging it in from behind after you install the headlight.

Mark

Thanks Mark,

There was no bracket there..
I took the plastic plate out and "manufactored" a bracket to hold it:)
Hopefully it will hold for a while.

Does anyone know part nr for plasctic bracket?

Thanks
Sasha

There's a few different parts that go into that assembly, so you'd probably be better off downloading the parts catalog and having a look. It's under "electrical;headlights" and there is a good exploded diagram with all the part numbers.

Mark

I had the same issue, had to replace the headlight mounting frame as it is integrated

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-631-041-00-M14&catalog_description=Headlight%20Mounting%20Pla te%20%28Left%29%2C%20%39%38%36%20Boxster%2FBoxster %20S%20%28%31%39%39%37%2D%30%34%29

Part number is dependent on which side of course.


Good luck
:cheers:

Thanks,
If my improvised bracket (couple of plastic bits and some epoxy) doesn't hold.. I'll get that.

BTW I took headlight out to test a litronic headlight and I noticed that litronic one has two power connectors.. if I ever will have anough money to upgrade to litronics.. do I need another connector? I'm just curious..


Thanks
Sasha

PS: Litronic headlights are soooooo beautifull:)

They are the same connectors as standard, the other connection is if you have the auto leveling for high beams controller ( I am sure there is a technical term)

The jack/plug on mine also broke when I slid down the plastic key that holds it in place. You can hold the jack in place [as with epoxy], then drive a small screw or two through the bracket into the jack. Worked for me a few days ago! :cheers: