Inserting rear centre panel · Welding galvanized steel sheets produces toxic zinc oxide & > The workplace must be well vent

911 Carrera (996) Body centre, roof, frame Inserting rear centre panel Warning: Welding galvanized steel sheets produces toxic zinc oxide & > The workplace must be well ventilated and the fumes must be extracted by a suitable extraction system. (e.g. refer to Workshop EquipmentManual,Group 5 Page 3.5 -35) No. Procedure Instructions Cleanweld and Removeundersealing,paint, etc. from the welding areas sealingareas on the body or sealing areas (convertibletop rest cross member)using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Remove the factory-appliedprimer from the welding areas of the spare parts using a rotary brush. 2 Insert rear centre panel Insert rear centre panel in the body. Use the rear lid in the body to check the body contour. Adjust the gap between the rear lid and the side panel to the body. See: ServoNo.5 Body gap dimensions 3 Insertseal Applya triangularbead dimension "X" = approx. 15 mm of body sealantto the inside of the rear centre panel seal. Applya triangularbead dimension "X" = approx. 15 mm of body sealantin the recess on the underside of the convertibletop rest cross member. 4 Insertrear centrepanel Insert rear centre panel in the body. Fix the rear centre in the body panel in place using crimping pliers. Check contours andgaps. 5 Spot-weldrear centre Spot-weldthe rear centre panel to the rim of the window panel aperture and the joint at the bottom to the convertible top rest cross member. 51 21 55 Replacing rear centre panel 51 -9 Printed in Germany -18, 1998 996515 1