Headlight not locking in place

[Boxtaboy]

This might be obvious, but did you push the headlamp in as far as you could and apply pressure as you locked the lever? I only ask cause there are some instructions on the net that tell you to leave a little space between the back of the headlamp and fender before locking the lever. That doesn't work. Check also if the area where the locking bar touches the headlamp is worn.

[10/10ths]

Yep, the headlight fits perfectly. It is absolutely in place. I can feel the locking bar lock and see is pull the headlight back.

It just doesn't "POP" and lock securely.

It's a "soft" lock.

About to head out there and tackle it again.

Thanks, gang.

[10/10ths]

Thanks to all of you in this forum!!!

And thank YOU, Burg Boxster!!!!!!

Wow. Fixed in thirty seconds.

After reading that many folks had to bust out a 5mm socket instead of the tool kit tool, I tried that.

POP!

Perfect lock.

Wow.

I was doing nothing wrong. The OEM tool was at fault. Worked just fine on the other side. Wow.

After a year and a half of ownership I still keep discovering quirks about this Porsche.

Thank you everybody!!!!!



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[sfiorellino]

What if the bar is stripped? Do I need to replace the headlight mounting plate? Thx

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

After reading that many folks had to bust out a 5mm socket instead of the tool kit tool, I tried that.

I had the same issue. The supplied tool is a less than perfect fit but a decent 5mm socket is more precise and provides a snugger fit. I now keep a socket with my tools in the car cause ya never know when you’ll need it.

[sfiorellino]

The 5mm socket isn't the problem. The bar that you turn inside the headlight assembly is stripped. Therefore I may need to replace the plastic headlight mounting plate that the headlight slides into. The headlight clamp is attached to the mounting plate which is what is stripped.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by sfiorellino

The 5mm socket isn't the problem. The bar that you turn inside the headlight assembly is stripped. Therefore I may need to replace the plastic headlight mounting plate that the headlight slides into. The headlight clamp is attached to the mounting plate which is what is stripped.

It isn't necessary to replace the whole plate. The 'clamping bow' is available as a separate item.

This is from the PET

996 631 243 00 clamping bow

[paulofto]

Here is the page from the PET