PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
fDo not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards” or films) in the area of the headlights.
Removing headlights1. Switch off ignition and withdraw the ignition
key.
2. Push down cover A in the direction of the arrow
and remove.
B- Headlight release
C-Wing
D- Socket wrench3. Take socket wrench D out of the tool kit.
4. Push socket wrench D onto the release B and
turn in the direction of the arrow.
The headlight holder has now been unlocked.
5. Pull headlight forward out of the fender.
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B- Headlight release
C-Wing
D- Socket wrenchB- Headlight release
C-Wing
D-Socket wrench
Installing headlight1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the fender.
2. Push headlight to the rear and simultaneously
turn socket wrench D in the direction of the ar-
row.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
B- Headlight release
C-Wing
D-Socket wrench3. Check whether the headlights are seated se-
curely.
4. Fit cover A and fold it down.

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Location of bulbsHalogen headlight
A Bulb for turn signal
B Bulb for high beam
C Bulb for front side marker light
DBulb for low beamBi-Xenon headlight
F Bulb for turn signal
G Bulb for additional high beam
H Bulb for cornering light
I Bulb for front side marker light
J Xenon gas discharge lamp for low beam and
high beam

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Opening the lid of the headlight housing1. Open both clips A.
2. Remove housing lid B.
Closing lid of headlight housing1. Put housing lid B on and press into place.
2. Close clips A.

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Halogen headlightChanging bulb for low beam of halogen
headlight
1. Pull off plug C.
2. Unclip securing clip D.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing side light bulb in Halogen headlight
1. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket.2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Bi-Xenon headlightChanging Xenon gas discharge lamp for low
beam and high beam
1. Pull off holder J.
2. Unclip securing clip G.
3. Replace defective bulb H.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing cornering light in Bi-Xenon
headlight
1. Pull plug off the bulb (arrow).
2. Unclip securing clip I.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing bulb for front side marker light in
Bi-Xenon headlight
1. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket
(arrow).

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2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing additional high beam light
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)
1. Remove cover G.2. Pull plug J off the bulb.
3. Unclip securing clip H.
4. Pull bulb I out.
5. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Changing turn signal bulb
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)1. Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing anti-
clockwise and pull it out.2. Remove bulb from the holder (bayonet mount).
To do this, push bulb into the holder and twist
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder into the headlight housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.

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Tail LightRemoving tail lightBecause of the design, a relatively large amount of
effort is required to remove the tail light.
In cases of doubt, please contact your authorized
Porsche dealer.Maintenance note
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Open rear lid.
3. Remove the two caps A with a tool such as a
screwdriver.
4. Unscrew the two fastening screws B with the
socket wrench from the tool kit.
5. Pull out the light unit to the side in the direc-
tion of the arrow and additionally pull it out in
the area of the ball head C.
6. On the plug connection D press on the plug re-
lease (arrow) and pull off the plug.
Installing tail light1. Push on plug connection D until the plug is felt
to click into place (arrow).
2. Insert ball pin of tail light C into clip nut E and
fit the tail light into the body (arrow).
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4. Press in caps A.
Replacing bulbs1. Undo fastening screws C of the housing cover.
2. Remove housing coverD.
E- Tail light
F- Reversing light
G- Turn signal light
H- Brake light
I- Rear fog light and tail light3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert lamp bracket.
5. Install tail light.