Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 517

Removing convertible-top covering at corner bow

11. Remove convertible-top covering at corner bow.

11.1. Loosen bond of cloth inside -A- around the corner bow.

11.2. Fold the convertible-top covering forwards to the roof frame.

11.3. Pull seal out of the groove of the corner bow -B- and disengage the covering strip of the convertible-top

covering in downward direction.

Removing convertible-top covering on main folding top bow

12. Remove convertible-top covering on main folding top bow

12.1. Pull the tightening strip of the convertible-top covering -1- from the groove of the main folding

top bow -2- . Remove convertible-top covering from the vehicle.

Installing convertible-top covering

Installing convertible-top covering

Installation Location:

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Installation position for convertible top covering

Note

If the convertible-top covering is very taut (with new convertible-top covering), close the convertible
top and heat the convertible-top covering evenly using an infra-red radiator 00000.

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Ensure that the convertible-top covering is not heated for longer than 1 hour. Observe a minimum
distance of 100 cm for the infra-red radiator and a maximum temperature of approx. 60 ºC (140
Fahrenheit). Then leave the vehicle to stand overnight with the convertible top closed.

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The same effect can be achieved if the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight.

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Note

The spare parts contained in the "convertible-top covering" scope of parts must always be replaced.

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The convertible-top covering must be replaced at a room temperature of at least 15°C (59
Fahrenheit).

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1. All pins and screw joints on the convertible top frame must be checked for tightness before the

convertible-top covering is installed.

2. The tension strap and the bracing strap must be replaced before fitting the convertible-top

covering.

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Fastening convertible-top covering at the main folding top bow

3. Fasten convertible-top covering at the main folding top bow.

3.1. Lay the convertible-top covering on the convertible-top frame, fit the front tightening strip -1- of

the convertible-top covering in the groove of the main folding top bow -2- and centralise.

Fastening convertible-top covering at the corner bow

4. Fasten convertible-top covering at the corner bow.

4.1. Press tightening strip centre (notch marking) into groove of the corner bow (centre of the corner bow is

identified by a hole).

4.2. The tightening strip is secured by tapping in the piping -B- .

4.3. Coat the tension hook cloth with adhesive and stick it inside around the corner bow -A-

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Fitting holding strap of convertible-top covering

5. Fasten holding strap of the convertible-top covering.

5.1. Position holding strap at right on convertible-top frame 3 on the inside and press in the

clip.

5.2. On the left side, the holding strap is fastened with the fixing clip of the wire

harness.

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Fitting fastening strap at the main folding top bow:

6. Fasten the fastening strap at the main folding top bow.

6.1. Turn the vertical fastening strap of the convertible-top covering inward around the main folding top bow

and place it on the shaped sheetmetal part. Secure with the fastening screws -2- . Tightening torque →
Tightening torque : 1.7 (1.5 ftlb.) Nm

6.2. Position thrust wedge on main folding top bow and screw in place with fastening screws -1- .

Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 2.8 (2.0 ftlb.) Nm

Convertible-top covering at sides of roof frame 1

7. Fasten convertible-top covering at the sides of roof frame 1.

7.1. Lay the convertible-top covering to the front and guide the shaped sheetmetal part -3- from

above into the roof frame -1- .

7.2. Fasten convertible-top covering with fastening screws -2- starting from the rear bottom side of

the roof frame. Tightening torque → Tightening torque : 5 (3.5 ftlb.) Nm

Fastening convertible-top covering at front

8. Fasten convertible-top covering at front.

8.1. A cardboard strip and a self-adhesive strip are affixed at the front of the convertible-top

covering. Pull the protective film off the adhesive tape.

8.2.

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