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Old 03-24-2022, 07:53 AM   #3
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Yes its the metal swing arm. I just replaced my headlight tray recently and it's a very simple process.

In my case, the plastic arm that holds the headlight plug had broken.

The replacement tray comes with the rotating metal swing arm as part of the assembly.

I can pull model numbers if that would be helpful. I got lucky and got mine cheap from a buddy that was parting out a Boxster.

I recently pulled/installed my headlights about 4 times a piece and got pretty good at the process lol. The trick for me was to view the headlights dead on when I install them. Don't force them, guide them in. And adjust the swing arm so it's in the middle position, as in rotate it all the way one way then rotate it back the other direction halfway.

There are 2 tabs that line up with tracks on the headlight tray as well. Again, just go slow and try viewing the headlight from different angles. For example if I viewed the headlight while standing over it and trying to install it, it took me forever. If I squatted down to view it from the front, I was able to visually line up the headlight much easier.
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