Bumper - Installing GT Rear Side Skirts: Overview

911 (996)

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Binder - 6 Body

GT Rear Side Skirts

Date: 7-20-99

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)

Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)

Concerns:
Retrofitting





Information:
The GT rear side skirts can be installed onto the left and right sides of the rear bumper cover. The GT rear side skirts enhance the sporty look of the chromeplated tailpipes when viewed from the rear.

For the 911 Carrera (996) Coupe, the GT rear side skirts can be mounted together with the side skirts of the Cup Aerokit or also with the complete Cup Aerokit.

For the Cabriolet, the GT rear side skirts are also approved in conjunction with the side skirts of the Cup Aerokit

Parts Information:

Part Number Description

996 505 977 00 Left GT rear side skirt, primered, material: PUR
Includes template and securing nuts.

996 505 978 00 Right GT rear side skirt, primered, material: PUR
Includes template and securing nuts.

Required Tools:
Torque wrench up to 3 Nm (2 ft lb.)
Electric drill drill
Screwdriver
Sponge
Socket wrench, 8 mm
Steel drill bits, 2.0 mm and 9.5 mm
Scriber
Counterbore

Required Materials:

Paint, matched to car color code
Adhesive tape
Cleaning cloth





Labor:

References:

911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 6:- Repair: 63 55 19 - Removing and installing rear bumper covering

Paint Manual, 4/6/8 cylinder, plastic painting