09-25-2015, 09:06 AM
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Got clipped in a parking lot yesterday
Can someone let me know if the small damaged section can be replaced alone, or does the whole headlight assembly need to be replaced?
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09-25-2015, 09:08 AM
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Pretty sure the corner piece is separate but make 'em pay for a whole headlight 
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09-25-2015, 09:10 AM
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Last edited by Jager; 09-25-2015 at 09:18 AM.
Reason: Added link for part
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09-25-2015, 09:40 AM
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Thanks! Is this something a body shop should do, or is it pretty straightforward to replace?
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09-25-2015, 10:10 AM
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It just snaps on. Takes about 30 seconds to slide the headlight out and replace. 
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09-25-2015, 10:41 AM
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I found this youtube showing the removal of the whole headlight assembly, which is pretty cool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D65x8G1f6AI
But I am still unclear about how to replace the corner section. Once the assembly is out, does that piece just unclip?
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09-25-2015, 10:44 AM
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Yes, it just has 3 small clips.
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09-25-2015, 10:56 AM
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09-25-2015, 11:22 AM
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Thanks again! I appreciate the help.
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09-25-2015, 11:41 AM
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That looks to be the corner unit that has a hole for the headlight washer. Same process but different part.
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09-25-2015, 11:55 AM
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This one, right?
2001 Porsche Boxster Base Convertible - Exterior Trim - Page 1
The youtube I found earlier might have mentioned this, but I have no audio at work.. What size ratchet is used to loosen the headlight assembly?
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09-25-2015, 01:46 PM
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5mm i think.
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09-25-2015, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
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That is the correct part.
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09-26-2015, 06:46 AM
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That blows!!!
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09-26-2015, 12:32 PM
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09-26-2015, 11:27 PM
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Finnegan, I have set of those corners. When I bought a used set of headlights(Litronics) for my car it came with those corners, but my car was without washers. I ended up buying new set. I think I broke one of 3 tabs on one side, but don't remember which one. Let me know if you are interested.
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09-28-2015, 10:16 AM
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Hi Armen,
Thank you, yes, I am interested! I need the driver's side. Could you check to see if that is the side with the broken clip?
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09-28-2015, 10:18 AM
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Thanks for the Suncoast link, Tony!
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09-28-2015, 05:51 PM
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You are in Oregon, contact Sunset Porsche, they have lower prices most of the time.
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09-29-2015, 10:52 PM
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Finn, PM sent to you with some photos.
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