911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L (2003)
Convertible Top Deck Lid: Procedures
Converting Hinge For Convertible Top Compartment Lid (Cabriolet)
Tools
General
A technical modification on the hinge for the convertible top compartment lid was introduced in production in June 1998. This modification involves
repositioning of the operating pin on the lever arm of the hinge for the convertible top compartment lid, and the additional flap now moves differently.
For the purpose of repair or replacement capability of the additional flap, in the case of vehicles with the old additional flap up to Vehicle Identification
Number
99 ZWS 64 08 13 RoW
99 7XS 65 07 08 USA
it is necessary to reposition one of the operating pins on the hinge for the convertible top compartment lid
Use drilling template 9644 (special tool) to position the new operating pin. The drilling template can be used for the left and right sides.
Procedure
1. Convertible top in service position.
1.1. Refer to Removing and installing convertible top.
2. Removing additional flap.
2.1. Refer to Removing and installing additional flap.
3. Drilling through-hole.
3.1. Position the drilling template -1- on the two operating pins -2- . Make sure that the smaller bore of the drilling template faces up and the
inscription (single letter) is allocated to the correct side. (R = right or L = left.) The template must be fitted with the appropriate letter on the
inner side opposite the lever arm -3- of the hinge. Drill a 4.0 mm through-hole in the lever arm -3-.
4. Sawing off the operating pin.