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Convertible Top Canvas: Customer Interest
Body - Convertible Top Rear Window Separation
911
(996)
4/05
Binder - 6, Body Equipment
4/12/05
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 6, # 3/04, dated 6-25-04.
Convertible Rear Window Bonding Loose
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera Cabriolet (996)/911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996)
Model Year:
1999 (X) - 2001(1)
Concern:
Bond in the area of the flexible rear window to the convertible-top covering.
Information:
Defects (optical conspicuousness, leaks, loose bonding points) that indicate the bond in the area of the rear window to the convertible-top covering has
become loose, it is generally required to check which bonding points have separated prior to performing any repairs.
Depending which bonding points are damaged, either the bond of the flexible rear window must be re-welded or the flexible rear window must be
replaced, or the convertible-top covering must be replaced by the now available convertible top covering with sewn-in flexible rear window.
Note!
The convertible top covering with sewn-in flexible rear window can be identified by a seam encompassing the flexible rear window which is visible
externally on the convertible top covering.
Parts Information
Work Procedure:
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Check bonding point in the area of the flexible rear window to the convertible-top covering.
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Determine the required repair measures.
1.
Remove headliner, see 911 Carrera (996) Workshop Manual, Group 7, 70 84 19 - Removing and installing Cabriolet headliner - up to model year
2001 - as of MY 1998.
2.
Check bonding points in the area of the rear window to the convertible-top covering.
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.