911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
Convertible Top Latch: Technical Service Bulletins
Convertible Top Latching Hook - Available Spare Part
911 (996)
13/98 6119
Binder - 6/7 Body
1-26-99
Convertible Top Latch Cover Replacement
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)
Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)
Concern:
Cover for the convertible top latching hook comes off.
Information:
The cover cap for the convertible top latching hook is now available as a spare part (Figure 1). A new cover cap (P/N: 996 561 787 OO 01C) should be
installed when necessary, as opposed to replacing the entire convertible top latch assembly.
Note:
Warranty claims for complete latch assembly replacement will be denied if replaced for a loose or missing latch hook cover piece.
Also, the side covers for the convertible top latch assembly are available as spare parts. (Figure 2)
Parts Information:
Part Number
Description
996 561 787 OO O1C
New/Cover cap (Figure 1, arrow)
996 561 838 OO DO5
New/right cover lid (Figure 2, arrow)
996 561 837 OO DO5
New/left cover lid
Work Procedure:
Installation of a replacement convertible latch hook cover cap