996 Headlights

[scottch]

I know this is gonna sound like a stupid question, but should the front headlamps on a Porsche 996 be secured by anything? I ask, because after having my lights replaced, (I have a UK RHD car, and moved to Switzerland, so had to have the lights changed), I just noticed that I am able to pull both headlights out with my fingers. No screwdriver, not even much effort, just pull. I had the work done by an OPD, along with a service, and in the weeks following the service, the passenger side cover above where the leg space is, fell off, the cushion on the passenger seat fell off, (broken clip), the electric seat adjustment sometimes doesn't work, they had set the speed indicator beep to 48KPH, and now I am able to remove the headlights with my fingers.

Is this all a big coincidence, or have I found the worst OPD in the world? (I owned the car for 2 years with no problems before this)

[barry_j]

scottch said:

have I found the worst OPD in the world?

There's a lever that can be accessed from under the bonnet that holds the headlights in place.

>> Edited by barry_j on Monday 10th October 11:46

[Carrera2]

Yup, if you lift the carpet off the sides and use your key-tool form the porsche toolkit you can turn it about 90degs clockwise (or is it anti?) to lock the headlight in place.

In the meantime - don't brake heavily!!