service PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2006 5.G Repair Manual
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License Plate LightChanging bulb1. Unscrew both screws A and remove the light 
lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the 
contact springs and replace it. 
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Example: Luggage compartment lightLuggage Compartment/Engine 
Compartment/Footwell LightChanging bulb1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out 
the light.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the 
contact springs and replace.
3. Insert the light into the cut-out, first from one 
side then from the other. Check operation.
Door Guard/Curb LightChanging bulb1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out 
the light.
2. Pull bulb holder out of light housing. Remove 
defective bulb and replace.
3. Install bulb holder and insert light. 
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Interior Light, Reading LightsChanging bulb1. Carefully pull light housing out of the trim 
(arrow).2.Reading light
Turn the holder A of the defective bulb counter-
clockwise and pull it out.
Remove bulb and replace.
Interior light
Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side 
(arrows) and then detach it.
Remove defective bulb from between the 
contact springs and replace.
Clip light lens back in.
3. Insert the light housing into the trim, rear end 
first.
Press front of housing up and click into place.
Check operation of lights.
Additional brake lightsThe light-emitting diodes of the additional brake 
lights cannot be replaced individually.
fHave the defective brake light replaced at an 
authorized Porsche dealer.  
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Adjusting HeadlightsfPlease observe the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLA-
CING BULBS” on Page 266.
Adjustment 
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to 
drive and the fuel tank completely filled. 
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a 
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures 
must meet the prescribed values. 
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few 
meters so that the suspension can settle. 
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.) 
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in 
distance of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the front lens of 
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 5 cm (2.0 in.) 
at 7.5 m or 24.6 ft. (0.4°) below a horizontal line, 
x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp 
lens. Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be 
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical 
adjustment unit. 
Distance 
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than 
7.5 m (this value is a rounded down conversion 
from the 25-foot distance typical of field aim using 
a screen). The 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) distance is meas-
ured from the headlamp lens to the viewing 
screen. 
f   f   f 
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The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat 
and approximately level. 
Screen 
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color, 
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be 
aimed. 
The screen should be wide enough to provide at 
least 1 m (3.3 ft.) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing. 
Adjustment screws 
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Therefore unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment 
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon 
socket screws right or left, as appropriate. 
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B) 
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up 
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.  
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Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar. 
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result 
from improper procedures. 
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to 
be used on Porsche vehicles. 
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be 
used when the vehicle will not roll. 
The vehicle must be towed with all four 
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to 
the vehicle may result. Towing hook The towing hook is contained in the tool kit. 
 Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle. 
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to 
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing 
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto 
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the 
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances 
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing 
hook. fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any 
other vehicle.
fBear in mind the limited ground clearance of 
your car on uneven surfaces.
Front mounting 
The towing hook is A stored in the tool box in the 
luggage compartment.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate 
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover 
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by 
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook.Rear mounting 
1. Remove license plate.
2. Unscrew the towing hook A.
3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the 
opening.
4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge 
to engage it in the bumper.
5. Completely screw in the towing hook. 
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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat 
bed to reduce the angle of the pull. 
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside 
of the vehicle for any interference. 
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels. 
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim. 
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged. 
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed. 
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension 
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels. 
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim. 
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead. 
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged. 
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed. 
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect. 
Use hoist cable as a safety cable. 
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Index
305
Compact disc
Player and Changer ............................. 160
Storage.............................................. 147
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Compressor ............................................... 151
Convertible top ........................................... 176
Care .................................................. 220
Coolant ................................................92
, 199
Level.................................................. 199
Temperature gauge.............................. 92
Warning light ........................................ 92
Cooling system .....................................92, 199
Cruise control .............................. 96
, 136
, 137
Cupholder .................................................. 144
DDashboard ................................................... 78
Data bank .................................................. 284
Defrosting windows ...............................33
, 139
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 256
Diagrams ................................................... 299
Dimensions ................................................ 298
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights ........................................ 277
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 221
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 21
, 28, 176
, 223
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 170
Driving performance...........................296, 297
Drop-center rim .......................................... 241
DVD Navigation...................................150, 158DVD navigation ...........................................151
Dynamometer testing....................................61
EElectrical system.........................................254
Emergency flasher ......................................130
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................23
Lids ...................................................257
Sliding roof .........................................174
Tank flap ............................................208
Emergency service......................................228
Emergency starting 
with jumper cables............................. 264
, 265
Emission control system ........... 7
, 97, 211
, 212
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................118
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................285
Oil consumption........................... 16, 201
Oil level ..............................................201
Oil level indicator.................................118
Oil pressure ..........................................96
Oil temperature .....................................88
Oils ........................................... 201, 291
Speeds ............................... 16
, 296
, 297
Starting ................................................82
Stopping ..............................................83
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 83, 92
Lid ............................................ 148, 149
Lid warning light ..................................148
Light ..................................................277
Environment ...................................................6
FFilling pressure, tire................................ 5
, 290
Fire extinguisher......................................... 154
Floor mats ................................................. 225
Fluids and fuels .......................................... 291
Fog lights .................................................. 131
Footbrake .................................................... 66
Footwell lights ............................................ 277
Four-wheel drive ..................................... 61, 62
Fresh air intake .......................................... 141
Front lid ..................................................... 149
Fuel................................................. 4
, 94, 208
Containers ..................................... 8, 210
Economy ........................................... 207
Evaporation control ............................ 213
Level gauge ......................................... 94
Level warning light................................ 94
Recommendation ....................... 209, 210
Tank.................................................. 209
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 256
GGarage door opener................................... 155
Garage lift ................................................. 244
Glove compartment .................................... 147
Gong ..................................... 18
, 81, 100
, 131
Ground clearance ........................................... 9