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Old 01-31-2015, 02:43 PM   #1
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Halogen Headlight Repair

ok, has anyone had experience with opening up the old halogen headlights and
replacing the inner lense?
as you can see the plastic is cracked and beginning to show signs of melting.
I would hate to have to trash the whole light fixture, as it is mostly in decent shape.





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Old 01-31-2015, 03:17 PM   #2
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particle wave might be best to answer the question


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Old 02-01-2015, 03:24 PM   #3
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What is the little plastic thing sticking out through the headlight?
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I think it is to help level the beam ?
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Old 02-01-2015, 09:19 PM   #5
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Part 3, Section 1.

http://www.gtprojectors.com/downloads/Porsche_986_996_Headlight_Retrofit_Instructions.pd f
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Thanks for the link.
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The headlights can be opened and repaired, assuming that you can find some good inner lenses. However, replacement lenses are rare and most opt to install HID projectors instead.
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most opt to install HID projectors instead.
Hence my oh-so-subtle reference to (our) installation instructions.

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