Lubrication
Headlight Operating Mechanism Lubrication
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Tools you'll need
No special tools required — basic hand tools should cover it.
See the full tools list for where to buy each one and budget alternatives.
Introduction
The headlight operating mechanism should be lubricated every 15,000 miles.
Tools
- White Lithium Grease
- Parts Cleaning Brush
Procedure
- Remove the fuse for the headlight motor fuse.
- Early 944s (Pre-1985.5), Fuse #1, Auxiliary Fuse Panel
- Late 944s (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.
- 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.
- After grease has been applied rotate the headlight mechanism through several up and down cycles to ensure that the mechanism is operating smoothly.
- Rotate the headlights until they are in the full down position.
- Install the headlight motor fuse removed in Step 1.