Body - Hardtop Noises While Driving
911 Turbo (996)1/05
Binder - 6, Body Equipment
Modified Rear Hardtop Locking Mechanism
Vehicle Type:
911 Turbo (996) Cabriolet
911 Carrera 4S (996) Cabriolet
911 Turbo S (996) Cabriolet
Model Year:
As of 2004 (4) - 2005 (5)
Concerns:
Noise complaints when driving with hardtop mounted.
- Install modified rear hardtop locking elements.
Information:
On 911 (996) Cabriolet vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction listed below, noises can occur in the area of the C-pillar when driving with the hardtop mounted. As of the date of introduction, a modified hard-top locking mechanism has been installed in 911 (996) Cabriolet vehicles.
Distinguishing Features (modified/previous)
The catch (Figure 1, Item A) and insert of mounting console (Item B) are now threaded (arrow 1) on the modified locking mechanism. Up until the introduction date, the hardtop was locked using a bayonet catch (Figure 1, Item C) in the insert of the mounting console (Item D and arrow 2).
Note!
The modified locking mechanism can be installed retroactively in the event of a repair or complaint. The locking mechanism must be replaced on the left and right side together (see Work Procedure).
It is not permitted to use the previous and the modified locking mechanism (mixed configuration) together. Due to the modified operation of the hardtop locking element, a supplement to the Owner's Manual must be given to the customer after the vehicle is converted.
Introduction:
August 31, 2004, as of the VIN shown.
Parts Information
Work Procedure:
1. Remove hardtop, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 61 02 19 - Removing and installing hardtop.
2. Replace hardtop locking element, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 61 11 19 - Removing and installing hardtop locking element.
3. Replace mounting console on left and right.
3.1 Remove cover over the roll-over bar, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 69 72 19 - Removing and installing roll-over bar.
3.2 Remove left and right mounting console. The mounting consoles (Figure 2, arrow 1R/1L) are fastened with four M6 x 20 hexagon-head bolts each (Item 2). Disconnect the electrical plug connection on the left mounting, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 61 42 19 - Removing and installing rear side section flap.
3.3 Install modfied mounting console on the left (996.561.653.04) and right (996.561.654.04). Insert mounting console on the left/right on the vehicle and screw down with four M6 x 20 hexagon-head bolts each (Figure 2, Item 2). Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft-lb.). Connect the electrical plug connection on the left mounting, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 61 42 19 - Removing and installing rear side section flap.
4. Install cover over the roll-over bar, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 69 72 19 - Removing and installing roll-over bar.
5. Adjust hardtop, see POSES, Workshop Manual 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Group 6, 61 02 15 - Adjusting the hardtop.
6. Lock hardtop.
7. Due to the conversion of the locking mechanism, the operation of the rear hardtop locking element has changed. Therefore, invalidate the corresponding pages in the Owner's Manual of the vehicle which was converted to the new hardtop locking element by making a diagonal cross through them.
Note!
Please inform the customer about the modified operation of the hardtop locking element when handing over the vehicle and give the customer the supplement for the vehicle Owner's Manual contained in the modification kit in the respective country's language.
References
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