Doors and Hinge Pillar - Modifications
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July 30, 1991
Model Group
911/T 5
Part Identifier Number
5751 9102
Subject: Modifications on Doors and Hinge Pillars
ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician
Models Affected: All 911 and 911 Turbos Model years 1969 through 1989
Concern: Standardization of replacement doors and modifications on hinge pillars.
Service Information: A standardized replacement door is all that is available for 911 Series vehicles from the Porsche Parts Department. Some modifications are necessary when installing these doors in 911 and 911 Turbo vehicles '69 through '89 model years.
Figure 1:
Wiring Harness Routing:
The positions for three wiring harness holes are center punch marked on new doors (Figure 1) and must be drilled and deburred as necessary compared to the old door before painting the new door.
1 - for electfic window lift (20 mm diameter)
2 - for outside mirror adjustment (16.5 mm diameter)
3 - for radio speakers (12.5 mm diameter)
The hole (arrow in Figure 1) must be closed with grommet Part Number 999 703 066 50.
Figure 2 Hinge Pillars:
Service Information (cont.):
Door Contact Switch for Inside Light Repositioned
During Model Year 1989, hinge pillars were modified. Hinge pillars remain available in both versions.
When installing the new version door on a car with the old version hinge pillar, the door contact switch for the inside light must be positioned 50 mm further down.
This requires drilling a new hole, 8.4 mm in diameter, 50 mm below the old door contact switch hole (Figure 2). Deburr edges of the new hole and treat edges with rust prevention paint. Relocate switch into new hole. Install plug Part Number 911 531 999 00 in old hole.
Important:
Instructions for fitting and welding new door shells, printed in 911 Workshop Manual, Model Years 1965-1971, Volume II, Pages B7 through B13, are still applicable.
Workshop Manual Order Number: WKD 480 520
Parts Information: Door Old New
Right N/A 911 531 006 23
Left N/A 911 531 005 23
Hinge Pillar
Right 911 501 040 02 964 502 040 00
Left 911 501 039 02 964 502 039 00
Additionally, the following parts are needed when converting to the new version door
Illustration Ouantity Description Part Number Remarks
- 1 Plug 911 531 999 00 For old door contact switch hole
1 2 Oval plug 999 703 345 40
2 1 Round plug 999 703 344 40
3 1 Grommet 999 703 066 50
4 1 Rubber valve 999 926 018 40
5 1 Bracket left door 911 531 955 00 Only up to MY 1986
5 1 Bracket fight door 911 531 956 00 Only up to MY 1986
6 2 Nut 999 591 498 40 Only up to MY 1986
7 2 Washer N 011 524 7 Only up to MY 1986
8 2 Bolt M6x12 N 010 212 14 Only up to MY 1986