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Rear window rubbers on 996 Cab

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YOUR RESEARCHRear window rubbers on 996 Cab

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Clean upper seal end (free

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Clean the upper seal end (free from grease and lubricant).
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Leading evidence: 'Clean upper seal end (free' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Clean upper seal end (free' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace rubbers

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Suggestion · Original poster
I'd like to replace the rubbers that edge the rear quarter windows on the cab, where they butt up to the door windows, as they are now very worn.
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Use soapy water as a lubricant

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Pull it in using soapy water as a lubricant.
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Clean upper seal end (free

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Clean the upper seal end (free from grease and lubricant).
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Rear window rubbers on 996 Cab

Replace rubbers

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I'd like to replace the rubbers that edge the rear quarter windows on the cab, where they butt up to the door windows, as they are now very worn.
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Rear window rubbers on 996 Cab

Use soapy water as a lubricant

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Pull it in using soapy water as a lubricant.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'd like to replace the rubbers that edge the rear quarter windows on the cab, where they butt up to the door windows, as they are now very worn. Has anyone done this? Is it just a case of prising them off? Don't want to start only to find out it's another tricky fix! Thanks.

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From the workshop manual (courtesy of Porsche AG): Removing and installing side window seal (Cabriolet) Removing side window seal Remove the side window seal with the convertible top open and the side window extended. To do this press the microswitch in the windscreen frame and actuate the rocker switch at the same time until the side window is completely extended. Pull the side window seal down and out of the window profile. Installing side window seal Remove adhesive residues from above and below the window profile if present. Pull the side window seal from below into the window profile. Pull it in using soapy water as a lubricant. Clean the upper seal end (free from grease and lubricant). Coat the upper surface of the seal -1- with Loctite 480 instant adhesive and bond with the side window profile.

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