Convertible top, hardtop 911 Carrera (996) · Adjusting the tension cables on the Note

Convertible top, hardtop 911 Carrera (996) Adjusting the tension cables on the Note adjusting piece On vehicles that were operated for an extended period with the convertible top open or with a hardtop, the centring pins of the roof frame and the locking hook might not engage in the windscreenframe the first time the convertible top is closed. It is necessary to provide manual assistance at the handholdon the convertible-toplatch. The folded convertible-topcovering must first stretch again. Adjusting the convertible top resting position 96_98 The tension put on the tensioning bow by the left and right tension cables braces the convertible-topcovering and presses the tension bow seal against the convertible-top compartmentlid. If the pressure of the tension bow seal is too great, the convertible-top compartment will project with respect to the lid and the side part. 97_98 Adjustment procedure: Raisethe With the convertibletop open, the corner bow convertible-topcompartment lid to upper rests on the adjusting piece in the water position. Adjust tension of the tension bow at collection tray. The adjusting piece can be the hexagon-headbolt in the adjusting piece vertically adjusted by approx. 30 mm by on the roll-over bar (adjustment range screwing the adjusting piece in or out. A corner approx. 15 mm) according to the lid and bow that is set too low can leave pressure side-part contours and the contact pressure marks in the plastic window. on the convertible-topcompartment lid. Adjustment procedure: Adjust height at the Checking the adjustment: Clamp a paper adjusting piece so that the convertible-top strip between the convertible-top compartment compartmentlid can still close freely. lid and tension bow seal; when the convertible top is closed, it should not be possible to pull out the sheet of paper. 61 -44 610115 Adjusting convertible top 9966123 Printed in Germany -28, 1999