Lighting - Spotting/Film Formation in Headlamp Cover

911 (996)

7/02 9415

11/18/02

Binder 8/9, A/C & Electrics

Headlight Ventilation

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)/911 Carrera 4 (996)

Model Year:
2002 (2) and 2003 (3)

Concern:
Spot formation, fouling, formation of film under the cover of the main headlight.

Information:

Fouled air can enter the headlight housing through the headlight ventilation system. This can cause spot formation, fouling or the formation of film under the cover.





Beginning with the following introduction date, a ventilation element with filter is fitted on the headlight ventilation connection (Figure 1, arrow). The previous ventilation pipe has been omitted. In the event of a complaint, the affected headlight is to be replaced and the new ventilation element fitted on both headlights.





Introduction: September 6, 2002, from the VINs shown.





Parts Information

Required Tool: Pliers

Work Procedure:

Retrofitment of the new ventilation element

1. Remove the problem headlight; see Owner's Manual 911 Carrera (996), Chapter "Practical Information, Breakdown Service" Headlights.

2. Loosen the ventilation pipe connected to the headlight mount and pull out with the pliers.

3. Engage the new ventilation element to the ventilation connection of the headlight mount (Figure 1, arrow).

4. Install the new headlight.

5. Remove the other headlight, remove the former ventilation pipe and install the new ventilation element.

6. Install the headlight.

Working Time:

Labor Operation Description Time Units

94 15 42 90 Repairing 2 headlights: 40 TU
Includes: Removal/
installation of headlight,
removal of former
ventilation pipes,
installation of
ventilation element.

Literature:

2002 Model Year Owner's Manual for 911 Carrera (996),

> Chapter "Practical Information, Breakdown Service" Headlights.





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