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N/S Headlight Mounting

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Use 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead

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I got by using a 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead.

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Use 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead

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I got by using a 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead.

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Fixed it with a 5mm socket and wrench[

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I got by using a 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, My nearside headlight has become loose (almost fell out) on the mounting plate inside the wing, looks like someone has previously broken it, and having removed it looks like the end the tool fits on thats used to unlock/lock the headlight has broken or rounded off[ ]. Currently held in with gaffa tape - not good! Can you repair and purchase parts to repair or do I have to but a new headlight mounting plate at £mega? PET shows the parts seperately 26, 23,22,27 & 21

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Hi Porka. I had this same problem on my c4s. the fixing bar for the o/s headlight was not locking in because the tool in the kit had rounded off. I got by using a 1/4" drive 5mm hex socket instead. Good luck - Mike

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All sorted just happened to be a knackered Porsche headlight tool, the inside was rounded off!!![ ] Fixed it with a 5mm socket and wrench[ ]

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