10x a lot dude, i just want to ask you about the yellow burns inside the headlight, can we fix those? maybe change the interior head light.. can it be done?
@PsyStardust I heard rumors that you could heat your headlights in the oven to melt the seal, pull them apart and remove that lens with the yellow burns on it, then stick them back together with silicone. Unfortunately, my oven wasn't big enough to get the entire headlight inside it, and the bottom started melting onto the baking sheet, so I have that up. Then I tried using a heat gun to open them. That started melting them as well. I gave up on the idea after that.
The 2006 boxster toolkit, afaict, does not include any wrench.
It is a 5mm hex bolt, so you need a 5mm hex female socket.
The "release" turn is clockwise, as you face the bolt from inside the bonnet.
I tried counterclockwise. Not only did it not work -- the 5mm socket came off the 1/4" drive! I then tried clockwise. The headlamp housing loosened, and the 5mm socket stuck to the drive (whew! lucky.)
Wow Thanks for the great videos ! I love your channel . I have a BOXSTER S 2003 and I cant find anywhere how to change the rear turn signal bulb. Its not in the owner's manual. Any insight or link would be highly appreciated. Thank you very much
Make sure you turn the hex nut the right direction (clockwise) and it locks into place.
I made the mistake of not properly locking it in place. When I came to a quick stop at a stop light, my headlight flew out in front of my car and I plowed it a few feet before I came to a complete stop. The back of the unit broke and the asphalt scratched the lens. Not a good outcome.
Thanks for the great video. On my car (2001 S 986 with Xenon lights) it needed a 5 mm nut driver though. Glad I bough the whole set (Sears 14064 $19.99).
I'm not 100 percent sure, but I think the 98-2001 bumpers should be interchangeable. However, the 911 got a facelift in 2002 and no longer shared headlights or bumpers with the Boxster.
Thankyou!!!
gordak 1 month ago
Great help. It may be necessary to remove trim cover 996 504 811 00 to help remove light housing. Happy 2012
vroomvroom4me 2 months ago
Where is the bulb changed in this video?
raffogator 2 months ago
Brilliant video just helped me out big time pal massive thumbs up!!!!
arranvigar 2 months ago
10x a lot dude, i just want to ask you about the yellow burns inside the headlight, can we fix those? maybe change the interior head light.. can it be done?
PsyStardust 3 months ago
@PsyStardust I heard rumors that you could heat your headlights in the oven to melt the seal, pull them apart and remove that lens with the yellow burns on it, then stick them back together with silicone. Unfortunately, my oven wasn't big enough to get the entire headlight inside it, and the bottom started melting onto the baking sheet, so I have that up. Then I tried using a heat gun to open them. That started melting them as well. I gave up on the idea after that.
ffacker 3 months ago
Excellent, thank you!
Victord2000 3 months ago
2006 Boxster notes:
The 2006 boxster toolkit, afaict, does not include any wrench.
It is a 5mm hex bolt, so you need a 5mm hex female socket.
The "release" turn is clockwise, as you face the bolt from inside the bonnet.
I tried counterclockwise. Not only did it not work -- the 5mm socket came off the 1/4" drive! I then tried clockwise. The headlamp housing loosened, and the 5mm socket stuck to the drive (whew! lucky.)
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Wow Thanks for the great videos ! I love your channel . I have a BOXSTER S 2003 and I cant find anywhere how to change the rear turn signal bulb. Its not in the owner's manual. Any insight or link would be highly appreciated. Thank you very much
hiasad 8 months ago
5 mm wrench actually... you can make it work with a 6mm but I'd use the right tool for the job... great filming, thanks for posting this!
hockeygambler 9 months ago
Make sure you turn the hex nut the right direction (clockwise) and it locks into place.
I made the mistake of not properly locking it in place. When I came to a quick stop at a stop light, my headlight flew out in front of my car and I plowed it a few feet before I came to a complete stop. The back of the unit broke and the asphalt scratched the lens. Not a good outcome.
erick32b 9 months ago
Thanks for the great video. On my car (2001 S 986 with Xenon lights) it needed a 5 mm nut driver though. Glad I bough the whole set (Sears 14064 $19.99).
skigeilfahrn 1 year ago
It's a 6mm hex. Make sure you lock them back in with a half turn clockwise when you're finished. I think I left that out at the end.
ffacker 1 year ago
What's the name of that tool, what size hex?
Narlinz 1 year ago
Great write up, it was easy.. thanks! I got HID's now!
nizmolee 1 year ago
THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU! Your video just saved me a couple hundred bucks and an entire day at my dealership. Whoo hoo :)
morgantable 1 year ago
Just wanted to say "Thanks" for the video. I just changed a headlight by myself and I'm not a mechanic to say the least.
I'm a happy man !
YvesAnctil 1 year ago
You actually access the Boxster engine by removing a panel inside the car behind the seats.
ffacker 2 years ago
@ffacker For changing the serpentine belt, you access the engine under the convertible clam shell
StigTube06 1 year ago
How to open the hood or trunk of the Porsche Boxter to see the engine
pollos1915 2 years ago
my dads 996 carrera the early one has a busted bumper will the one from a boxster fit? they're cheaper over here
fcabido 2 years ago 2
I'm not 100 percent sure, but I think the 98-2001 bumpers should be interchangeable. However, the 911 got a facelift in 2002 and no longer shared headlights or bumpers with the Boxster.
ffacker 2 years ago
@ffacker Boxster also got a facelift in 2002
StigTube06 1 year ago