Removing side section from the body · Removethe following accessories: side window ServoNo. 6475, rear window ServoNo. 6486,

911 Carrera (996) Body rear Removing side section from the body Removethe following accessories: side window ServoNo. 6475, rear window ServoNo. 6486, side-panellining ServoNo. 7057, Band C-pillarlining ServoNo. 7057, rear spoiler terv. No. 63 55, roof j~int strip ServoNo. 66 36, release for rear lid ServNo. 55 57, taillight ServoNo.9 33, wheel housing liner ServoNo. 5369, coolant expansiontank ServoNo. 1940*, striker pin, front se t belt, door seal. = only when replacing the left side section No. Procedure Instructions 1 Separate the spot-weldedjoint Separatethe spot-weldedjoint between the side section on the B-pillar and the inside of the side section with the spotweld cutter. Cut off the lower side member with the body saw so that the spare body part (side section) ov~rlaps the lower side member by approx. 60 mm. I 2 Separate the spot-weldedjoint Separatethe spot-weldedjoint between the side section on the lower side member and the lower side member or wheel ~OUSingwith the and the wheel housing spotweld cutter. ! 3 Cut through centre of B-pillar Trim the side section at the B-pillarcentre with the body saw so that the spare body part overlapsthe centre of the B-pillarby approx. 60 mm. 4 Cut through side section at C-pillar Trim the side section at the C-pillarwith the body saw so that the spare body part overlaps the C-pillar by approx. 60 mm. II Separate the spot-weldedjoint Separate the spot-welded joint on the Iside window aperture on the side window aperture using the spotweld cutter. I 53 55 55 Replacing side section 53 -13 Printed in Germany -28, 1999 996539