996 Headlamp part Numbers

[Seagoon]

Hi all,

Newbie post, still finding my way around the site so sorry if I have missed info that is here already...

Anyway, I have just purchased a 996 (1998) and while I am very confident in the history of the car, it has failed its MOT due to headlamp alignment (offside kick up).

I have a suspicion that its got a LHD headlamp fitted on the O/S, as I cant get the beam pattern to "lean" the right way - it lights up the offside kerb. I was told to look for a part number starting with 996, but the only 996 part number I can find on the whole assembly is for the triangle infill reflector. There are so many sub assembly part numbers on there I'm completely baffled.

The numbers on the glass (visible while its fitted in the car) are (Bosch) 305621728 offside and 305621727 nearside, but I've had a look at another car and thats the same...

Please can anyone give me a part number for a non-litronic O/S assembly, so I can get on ebay and drive my Flippin car again please!

Ta all,

[Angelus]

Try clicking here and see if any number match.

[fioran0]

If it's an LHD light just change the pattern to flat, ie no kick up.
Pop the light out and take cover off the back. Inside you should see the lever. It will have a hex head fitting and be marked O and T. Rotate it to T.

[Seagoon]

Genius.

Thanks for that. So simple when you know how.

Whats O and T stand for just as a matter of curiosity?

[fioran0]

I assume Original Market and Tourist.
Good luck with the changing. The bit you need to turn should be obvious though the O and T can be tricky to see if you aren't looking for them