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Dirty headlights from inside, how to clean?

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Looking at the pictures in the Article by porsches4ed on changing the bulbs in the headlamps:

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Looking at the pictures in the Article by porsches4ed on changing the bulbs in the headlamps:

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POST 1Original post

Not sure whether I should place this under Porsche Care or this forum. As the question is specific for Boxster I believe it should be here.] The headlights of my 2005 Boxster (Xeon) looks dirty from inside. It appears as a light swirl of mist, sitting on in the inside of the headlights . Is there a way to remove the headlights and clean these? Ed

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Do you think it is moisture condensation? I'm not sure how dust or dirt could get inside there to begin with. Looking at the pictures in the Article by porsches4ed on changing the bulbs in the headlamps: Exterior Light Makeover - Part 2 , it doesn't appear that you can easily gain access to the inside of the front lens cover from the rear. I have removed by headlamps a couple of times, but can't recall if there is any way to open them to gain access to the inside of the front covers.

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Dust can accumulate inside the light assembly since it is not airtight. The assembly is not designed for lens removal. However, I'm sure it can be removed, but will require surgery. Did that on my previous Porsche. Haven't and likely won't try it on this one.

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What other type of condensation are you expecting? Methane?

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No its not moisture condensation but it might have to do with the high temperature of the Xenon, see picture Ed

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