Headlight Operating Mechanism — Lubrication
Lubrication procedure for the 944 headlight operating mechanism, covering fuse removal by year, application of white lithium grease to rotating joints, and cycling the mechanism to verify smooth operation.
Auxiliary fuse box — early cars
| № | Rating | Protected circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 A | Concealed headlight motor |
Central electric panel — later cars (1985.5+), by fuse number
| № | Rating | Protected circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25 A | Concealed headlight (motor) |
Numbered by official fuse number 1–41 (the late fuse list). The factory does not publish a 1:1 map between these numbers and the physical carrier positions, so this logical view is ordered by number; see the physical Type-2 carrier for the as-installed layout. Fuses 12, 26, 27, 29 and 35 are unpopulated.
Introduction
The headlight operating mechanism should be lubricated every 15,000 miles.
Tools
- White lithium grease
- Small parts cleaning brush
Procedure
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Remove the fuse for the headlight motor:
Model Year Fuse Panel Early Fuse #1 Auxiliary fuse panel 1985.5 and newer Fuse #2 Central electric panel -
Using a small parts cleaning brush, apply white lithium grease to the rotating joints of the headlight operating mechanism.
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Rotate the headlamp motor by hand using the knob on top of the motor and work grease into the rotating joints as you turn the mechanism.
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After grease has been applied, rotate the headlight mechanism through several complete up-and-down cycles to ensure smooth operation.
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Rotate the headlights to the full down (closed) position.
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Reinstall the headlight motor fuse removed in step 1.