Lifting Roof Gear - Installing: Overview

91porsche05

November 15,1991


Model Group

944 6

Part Identifier Number

6175 9107


Subject: Installing Lifting Roof Gear


ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

Models Affected: 944


Concern: Installing lifting roof gear

Parts Information: Kit Part Number 944 564 941 00 includes:
1 - lifting roof assembly
2 - mounting brackets
1 - adaptor guide tube
5 - rivets
1 - cable binder

General Information:

The purpose of this information is to aid the repairing technician in the installation of the latest style lifting roof elements and cable assembly (Kit Part Number 944 564 941 00) into early 944 vehicles. This information is laid out in three sections:
A. Removal of old lifting roof parts
B. Preparation for installation
C. Installing and adjusting elements

Important: Great care must be taken to avoid damage to the car body while drilling or grinding. Take steps to cover and protect the vehicle interior and glass surfaces.

Recommended tools (other than normal hand tools):
- Rotary grinder or Dremel tool
- Carbide cut-off wheel
- Carbide grinding bit
- Spot weld removing bit
- Face, hand, and eye protection
- Corrosion proof paint