Rear Side Window - Noises: Overview

911 (996)
3/99 6475

Binder - 6 Body

Date: 6/24/99

Noises at Rear Side Window - Coupe

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)

Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)

Concern:
Noises from rear side windows.

Information:
Noises from the rear side windows can be caused by the spacer block between window and retaining rail. If the spacer becomes dislodged or deformed, the window can contact the retaining rail and cause rattling noises. To prevent rattling noises, a new 100 mm spacer block (formerly 50 mm) has been installed in production. The new spacer block can be installed into vehicles produced prior to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) below to eliminate noises from the rear side windows.

The new spacer block is installed in production as of February 4th, 1999, from VIN:

99_XS 62 5485

Parts Information:

Part Number Description

996 543 543 01 Spacer block, new version
996 543 543 00 Spacer block, no longer available

Tools Required:

Plastic spatulas (3)
Sharp knife
Angled needle-nose pliers
Masking tape

Working Time:

Labor Operation Time Units Description

64 75 49 00 40 TU Replacing one spacer block*
64 75 50 00 60 TU Replacing two spacer blocks

* The work procedure is the same for the left and right sides.