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Hard Top Latch: Customer Interest
Body - Hardtop Noises While Driving
911 (996)
1/02 6117
Binder - Group 6 - Body
This bulletin replaces Group 6, # 1/02, Dated, 9-6-02.
10/11/02
Modified Rear Hardtop Locks
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)/911 Carrera 4 (996)
Model Year:
As of MY 1999 (X)
Equipment:
Cabriolet
Concerns:
Modified rear hardtop locks.
Information:
Noise disturbances when driving with assembled hardtop.
Note:
After the introduction dates listed below, modified hardtop locks (with the lock and insert at the mounting point; see Figure 1) will be installed in the
C-pillar area to eliminate noise. See Figure 1 for Mounting tab with insert, New version/Previous version. Locking bolts Insert (Position C) is
depicted in Figure 2.
Modification:
A plastic sleeve is incorporated in the locking bolts of the modified hardtop lock (Figure 1, arrow a). An alignment pin is also visible on the upper side of
the new version (Figure 1, arrow b). The interior of the insert (Position C) used to mount the locking bolts is coated with Teflon (Figure 2, arrow).
Introduction:
Modified rear hardtop locks (lock and insert)
May 2, 2002 from VIN: 99 2 2S 65 4528 USA - Cabriolet
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.