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Old 01-03-2008, 08:02 AM   #1
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instructions on taking out the orange from headlights?

where can i find these?

on one headlight that i had the lens off i see how it can be taken off, but i dunno how to do it with the outter lense still attached.
any help is appreciated.
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Old 01-03-2008, 08:24 AM   #2
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Here you go (Tool Pants documented it):
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=178&hl=amber
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I've seen it on this site before as well.

http://www.porschesite.com/index.php/topic,26.0.html
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after reading both i still dont get it...what do u do w the soldering iron? just make a hole?
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Old 01-03-2008, 08:58 AM   #5
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Go in thru the bulb hole. Use the soldering iron to break up/melt the amber plastic piece so you can pull it/them out thru the bulb hole.
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Old 01-03-2008, 09:05 AM   #6
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I've always wanted to do this mod but it sounds way to risky. One screw up and the lights are worthless. Wish someone could do it for me and warranty the work.
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