This manualcontains Technicallnformation as well as instructions · on repairsfor Porsche vehicles. It is intendedfor the sole use

911 Carrera (996) Foreword Foreword This manualcontains Technicallnformation as well as instructions on repairsfor Porsche vehicles. It is intendedfor the sole use of workshopsbelongingto PorscheAG. The descriptionsform the basis for professionaland correctmainte- nance and repair work. The content of the work procedures described is based on the level of training of a fitter who has com- pleted vocationaltraining and has a sound knowledge of the prod- uct. This level of knowledgeis necessaryin order to carry out the work described. Warning notes The warning notes and safety instructionsare classified by the respective signalisingword (Danger,Warning,Caution)beside the warning symbol. Warns against death or very serious injury which will cer- tainly occur if the instructions are not observed. Warns against death or very serious injury which may occur if the instructions are not observed. & Caution! Warns against minor injury or damage to property if the instructions are not observed. To prevent injuryand restricted operating and traffic safety of the vehicle,or damage to the vehicle as the result of incorrect work, read these instructions carefullyand observe them without fail. It is not possible for PorscheAG to give a detailed evaluationof all danger situationsfor the persons carrying out the work. It is there- fore imperativethat all persons carrying out repair and maintenance work on Porsche vehicles use their specialistknowledgeto ensure that their own safety is not at risk and the procedure chosenwill not have any negative effects on the vehicle -especially with regard to safety. It is therefore expresslyspecified that all work involvedin the work proceduresdescribed should be carried out only in accordancewith the valid guidelinesand regulationsof the local authorities responsi- ble with respect to health and accidentpreventionand environmen- Foreword -1 page 1 Printed in Germany -42, 2000 vorwort