Removing and Installing Roll-over Bar

Removing And Installing Roll-over Bar







Safety instructions for work on the roll-over protection system
- It is impermissible to perform repairs on the roll-over bar modules.
- The roll-over bar modules must be replaced in the event of visible damage or pressure marks.


WARNING: Danger of injury during work on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
- Work on the roll-over protection system must be performed only with the ignition key withdrawn.
- Please note: Do not begin assembly work until after a waiting time of 1 minute has elapsed.
- Tools or other objects must not be placed in the extension area of the roll-over protection system.


WARNING: Danger of injury during work on the roll-over protection system.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).
- After assembly work on the roll-over protection system - but at least every 2 years - the function of the roll-over protection system must be tested by triggering it via the diagnostic interface of the Porsche System Tester.
- Perform the function test on the roll-over protection system only with the hardtop and covering cap removed and the convertible top open.


Mechanical emergency triggering of the roll-over protection system
If the roll-over bar modules cannot be triggered via the diagnostic interface, mechanical emergency triggering is possible.


WARNING: Danger of injury during mechanical emergency actuation.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.







Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the module and press it against the top edge of the pawl. Press the screwdriver to the right -arrow A- and hold it while pressing up in direction of arrow -arrow B-. The roll-over protection system is released.

Removing roll-over protection system







WARNING:
- Danger of injury during assembly work: The roll-over bar module can be triggered.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).







Installing roll-over protection system










Tightening torques