911 Carrera Targa F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC (1996)
Testing Procedures:
Before performing the sealing repairs for water leaks, the entire vehicle must be cleaned thoroughly. When repairing water leaks, the area of suspected
leakage must be accurately located and repaired according to the procedures outlined on the following pages. At the same time all relevant seals are to be
checked for correct seating and also the water drain tubes should be checked for blockage and cleared if necessary.
Where water enters on the inside of the vehicle is often not the same location as where it enters on the outside of the vehicle. Water can run through
seals, body compartments etc. and exit in a different area. For this reason the area of the water leak must be correctly identified before repairs begin.
Procedure for identifying water entry areas:
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Removal of the front windshield frame cover:
Remove the dome light assembly and disconnect the wires.
Remove the sun visors and pull the windshield frame cover to the rear.
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Removal of the rear inside cover:
Remove the four screws and pull the cover out toward the front.
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Removal of the rear left and right lower covers:
Remove the cover mounting screws and pull the cover off.
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Removal of the rear left and right upper covers:
Remove the plastic cap from the screw on the "B" pillar.
Remove this screw and the screw on the wheel well. Pull off cover.
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Removal of left and right "B" pillar cover:
Remove the plastic cap on the screw on the lower "B" pillar and the coat hook cover.
Remove both screws on the "B" pillar and remove cover.
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Removal of the left and right inner roof covers:
Remove the front nut and the rear plastic cover. Slide the cover approximately 40 mm to the rear and remove cover.
Water Testing:
Water testing must be carried out properly. Testing should simulate as closely as possible natural rainfall. Duration of the test should be approximately 5
minutes because some leaks do not appear immediately. Avoid powerful jet spraying, as this does not accurately simulate natural conditions.
Area # 1
Water entry on the left and right door seal.
Possible causes:
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No water drainage within the door seal.
