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How to replace a lightbulb on a Porsche 718 Cayman

We show you how to replace the LED headlight bulb on a Porsche Cayman

Car Ownership

Replacing a bulb

Porsche have come a long way technology wise with their headlights while still maintaining the familiar design element. Most Porsche models nowadays have LED headlights as standard giving those headlights a very long lifespan. 

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Should your headlight bulbs be in need of replacement and the vehicle is out of service plan or warranty, you can follow our guide below and tackle the job yourself.

 

You will need:

  • Owners toolkit 
  • Replacement LED bulbs

 

Let's get it done.

 

1. Open the front storage area.

 

2. Retrieve the headlight tool from the tool kit.

 

3. Unscrew and drawback the lining near the headlight.

 

4. Remove the rubber plug.

 

5. Insert the tool into the hole, locating it against the headlight.

 

6. Rotate the tool a half turn until the headlight pops out.

 

7. Remove headlight assembly.

 

8. Remove the back cover.

 

9. Remove LED Bulb and replace with a new one.

 

10. Reassemble in reverse order and repeat on the opposite side.

 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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