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99 996 Cabriolet top puckered when closing

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YOUR RESEARCH99 996 Cabriolet top puckered when closing

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Use rivet (5/32 x 1/2 works well)

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Drill out the old rivet from the mount and install using a new rivet (5/32 x 1/2 works well).

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Drill out the old rivet from the mount and install using a new rivet (5/32 x 1/2 works well).

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I'm new here. The cloth top on my 1999 996 911 is not sealing on the passenger's side. I first noticed this last week, and I don't want to do damage attempting a repair. I am mechanically adept, however, I am by no means a convertible top or upholstery guy. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. V iew 1 View 2 View 3

POST 2Original post

I had that happen. There is a cable that runs from the front of the roof to the back. The one end is held on with a rivet and that tends to break. If you do a search on the site there should be instructions somewhere.

POST 3Original post

I just did this repair. On the front piece of the folding mechanism, pull the rubber seal out. Then remove three small screws plus a larger one on the front to detach the rail the seal is attached to. You can now remove the four screwa that hold the top fabric in place and by pulling it away reveal the end of the wire and the mount. Drill out the old rivet from the mount and install using a new rivet (5/32 x 1/2 works well).

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thank you very much, I'll be attempting this later today.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 17643327

I cannot find the wire, somewhere I've gone wrong. Looking at the pictures, can I get remedial help?

POST 6Original post

I see now that my write-up could be a bit misleading, I was referring to the front portion of the folding mechanism, ie the part the cable is attached to. The piece just aft of the front corner.

POST 7Original post

Try this thread https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ht-pics-2.html

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