Removing Light Bulb Igniter

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Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche .
The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed .
Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts .

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Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle .
Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well .
These must be carried out as a mirror image of the steps shown .

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Light Bulb Igniter
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
Carefully remove light bulb igniter -2- from the headlight.

Fig 2: Removing Light Bulb Igniter
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Release electric plug connection -3- (-a- ) and disconnect it -b- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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