lights PORSCHE 944 1987 1.G Owner's Manual

Sealed Beam Headlights
Replacing light units
1.
Turn on the ignition and depress light switch to the second stop to raise the concealed
headlights. Then turn off the ignition.
2.
Remove Phillips screw from headlight trim
(arrow), take off the plastic cover.
3.
Remove only the three recessed screws
(arrows) which secure the lamp unit
retaining ring, remove retaining ring, and
take out sealed beam unit.
4.
Disconnect plug from rear of unit.
5. Attach plug to rear of new unit.
6. Insert sealed beam unit and retaining ring,
tighten hold-down screws.
7.
Check headlight adjustment.
8. Install headlight trim and tighten retaining
screw.

Adjusting Headlights
Headlight adjustment should be done with a
headlight aiming device under the following
conditions:
At curb weight of car (i. e. car ready for use
and with full fuel tank).
Driver's seat should be occupied by a person
or a weight of approx. 165 Ibs (75 kg).
Tire pressure must be correct.
Roll car forward a few feet so that the
suspension seeks its normal position.
Headlight adjustment screws
Screw "A" (lateral adjustment)
right turn = beam moves right
left turn = beam moves left
Screw "B" (vertical adjustment)
right turn = beam moves up
left turn = beam moves down
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944 Turbo

944 / 944 S

944 / 944 S
Fog Lights

On the 944 Turbo, before adjusting or
removing the fog lamp unit, loosen the
transparent side parts which are secured with
Phillips-head screws.
1. Loosen the Phillips screws (arrows) and
pull out the entire light unit.
2.
Pull out cable connector plug and unsnap
holding clamps.
3.
Replace defective bulb. Be sure the new
bulb is installed correctly.
4. Refasten holding clamps and plug in cable
connection.
5.
Reinstall light unit and fasten Phillips
screws securely.
Screw "a" (vertical adjustment)
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944 Turbo

944 Turbo

6. Check functioning of light and whether light beam is aimed correctly.
Replace the transparent side parts (944-
Turbo)
Screw "a" (vertical adjustment)
right turn = beam moves down left turn = beam moves up

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Interior Light
1. Carefully insert small screwdriver at cutout and pry out the whole lamp housing.
Note:
When removing lamp, retaining clip may fall out.
2. Remove defective bulb between contact
springs and insert new bulb.
3.
Insert one side of the light firmly back into
the housing cut-out and press on the other
side. Light unit will snap in place.

Ashtray Light

1. Remove ashtray by pulling it up.
2. Push lamp holder with bulb out of support
(towards the front).
3.
Replace defective bulb with new bulb.
4. Check bulb for operation with lights turned
on.
5.
Reinstall ashtray so that light "window"
points toward bulb on left side of well.
License Plate Light
1. Open hatchback, unsnap carpeting.
2. Remove screws and take off bulb holder.
3. Replace defective bulb and reinstall bulb
holder. Check for proper fit.
4.
Snap carpeting back in place.

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Manual Operation of
Retractable Headlights
If the retractable headlights do not open, they
can be operated manually by turning the knob
on the end of the motor drive shaft located in
the front of the engine compartment. The
connecting rod assembly is designed in such
a way that it need only be turned to the left to
either close or open the headlights.
WARNING

Do not turn the knob on the drive shaft as
long as the automatic mechanism is
operating.
The motor may turn suddenly and cause
injury. Before turning the knob, check first
whether the motor will work by turning on the ignition and by depressing the light switch to
the second stop.
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Emission Control System

In the Interest of Clean Air
Pollution of our environment has become a
problem that is of increasing concern to all of
us. We urge you to join us in our efforts for
cleaner air in controlling the pollutants emitted from the automobile.
Porsche has developed an emission control
system that controls or reduces those parts of
the emission that can be harmful to our
environment. Your Porsche is equipped with
such a system.
Porsche warrants the Emission Control
System in your new car under the terms and
conditions set forth in the Warranty &
Maintenance booklet.
You, as the owner of the vehicle, have the
responsibility to provide regular maintenance
service for the vehicle and to keep a record of
all maintenance work performed. To facilitate
record keeping, have the service performed
by authorized Porsche dealers. They have
Porsche trained mechanics and special tools
to provide fast, efficient service.
WARNING To assure efficient operation of the
Emission Control System:

Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the
recommendations described in your
Warranty & Maintenance booklet. Lack of
proper maintenance, as well as improper
use of the vehicle, will impair the function
of the emission control system and could
lead to damage.
Do not alter or remove any component of the emission control system unless
approved by the manufacturer.
Do not alter or remove any device, such as heat shields, switches, ignition wires, valves, etc., which are designed to protect your vehicle's emission control system. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire or other
unusual operating conditions.
Starting
Do not leave vehicle engine idling unattended after starting. If warning lights should come on to indicate improper
operation, they would go unheeded.
Extended idling also produces heat,
which could result in overheating or other damage to the vehicle or other property.

Parking
As with any vehicle, do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials, such as dry grass
or leaves, can come into contact with a
hot exhaust system.

Undercoating
Do not apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic
converter or heat shields. During driving
the substance used for undercoating
could overheat and cause a fire.

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