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		|  09-25-2015, 08:06 AM | #1 |  
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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, 08:08 AM | #2 |  
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			Pretty sure the corner piece is separate but make 'em pay for a whole headlight   
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			Thanks! Is this something a body shop should do, or is it pretty straightforward to replace?
		 
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			It just snaps on. Takes about 30 seconds to slide the headlight out and replace.   
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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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			Yes, it just has 3 small clips.
		 
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			Thanks again! I appreciate the help.
		 
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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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			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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			5mm i think.
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That is the correct part.
		 
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			That blows!!!
		 
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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. ArmenT.
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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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			Thanks for the Suncoast link, Tony!
		 
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			You are in Oregon, contact Sunset Porsche, they have lower prices most of the time.
		 
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			Finn, PM sent to you with some photos.
		 
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