Converting 997 Carrera Lid to Turbo Lid · Convert standard 997 Carrera Lid to the 997 Turbo Lid with eRam Wing Actuation

RennKit Converting 997 Carrera Lid to Turbo Lid Convert standard 997 Carrera Lid to the 997 Turbo Lid with eRam Wing Actuation Note: Content below is predominantly from a forum thread describing installation of the lid and wing assembly from a 997 Turbo to a Carrera S with the author’s permission. The Turbo lid is the same for 997.1 and 997.2 models. Similarly, it will fit both 997.1 and 997.2 Carrera models. The cabriolet wing however, extends a full inch further than the coupe wing. A narrower aftermarket air intake is needed. The airbox is 1/4 inch too wide on the right side and in the way of the hydraulic cylinder on the wing on the right side. A good option is the Fabspeed dual cone intake, which also provides a nice intake growl. When looking for a Turbo lid and wing assembly, try to make sure you get one that includes the wing blade itself (retails at $6383 alone!), fan, shroud, lighting, latch, etc. Finding one with working hydraulics is NOT necessary however, and the purchaser should negotiate a lower price. Original deck lids off of Turbos always have a part number of 997.512.221.00 (whether a 997.1 or .2). The replacement deck lids in parts diagrams may have different number: 997.512.921.00. The deck lid I used for the following 2009 S conversion has the 221 part number. A part diagram will show the 921 version has two lamps, the 221 version only has one lamp mounted in the center (as you will see in photos in later posts). Coincides with a change in the wiring harness number from 997.622.670.00 to 997.622.670.01, the newer harness adds a connector for a second light. Optionally replacing the cowl panel between the back window and deck lid is possible. Turbos utilize a brake light in the wing thus they do not have the brake light in the cowl panel. Swapping out this panel is described as well. The high mounted brake light does all of the right things too. Its behavior is slightly different that the normal Carrera that switches to the light in the spoiler when the spoiler is up. Instead, the Turbo lid will default to the deck lid duck tail (just below the wing) light, with the light below the rear window always disabled...if you keep it and don't replace that panel.