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Use spring clips

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They use spring clips to hold them on and the clips can backout and it causes them to rattle.

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They use spring clips to hold them on and the clips can backout and it causes them to rattle.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I recently purchased a hardtop for my 2002 996 Cabriolet. I notice that when the hardtop is installed on the car, the shelf in back of the rear seats rattles when traveling over a bumpy road. This happens after I fasten the rear bolts of the hardtop to the car. I think has to do with the plastic trim moldings on either side of the shelf where the hardtop bolts go into. No rattles at all with the soft top up. Is there anything I can do to stop the rattling with the hardtop. Thanks In Advance, Zach

POST 2Original post

Just started having this issue too. The car is a lot quieter when you put the convertible top up in lieu of the hard top. I've had some luck reducing hardtop rattle by completely removing and retightening the top, though I've consigned myself to the fact that the car is 16 years old...

POST 3Original post

Mine creaks and rattles from the from the front locking mechanism area.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the info. I also have a 1986 911 that has no rattles so go figure. Zach

POST 5Original post

The only way to prevent this condition is to keep it on it's stand with the cover on or off your choice. Mine is off for the winter.

POST 6Original post

The two pieces that you mention are the most likely culprits. They are labeled 7 & 8 in the picture below. They use spring clips to hold them on and the clips can backout and it causes them to rattle. To test if they are the problem, just pull them up to remove them then go for a drive. If they are the problem, you will need to re-seat them. This is best done while the roof is not on the car.

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