911 Carrera Targa F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC (1996)
Possible areas where noises can occur include:
Testing Procedures:
Contained within the following information are repair procedures to be used when customer complaints of noises in the roof of Targa models are
received. It is possible that noises in the Targa roof may have other causes than those mentioned in this information. Therefore, it is essential to correctly
identify the type of noise and the area from which the noise originates. If possible, before repairs begin, take a test drive with the customer so that an
accurate description of the noise and its location can be made. In any case, a test drive will be necessary. To aid in diagnosis of noise location, remove
interior trim panels in the suspect areas before the test drive. After repairs are completed another test drive is necessary to confirm the repairs.
Trim Removal Procedures:
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Removal of the cowl panel trim: Remove the dome light assembly and disconnect the wires. Remove the sun visors and pull the cowl panel trim to
the rear.
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Removal of the rear wall trim panel: Remove the four screws and pull the panel out toward the front.
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Removal of the lower rear side wall trim panel: Remove the panel mounting screws and pull the panel off.
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Removal of the upper rear side wall trim panels: Remove the plastic cap from the screw on the B pillar. Remove this screw and the screw on the
wheel well. Pull off panel.
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Removal of left and right B pillar trim panel: 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 panel.
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Removal of the left and right roof rail trim panels: Remove the front nut and the rear plastic cover. Slide the panel approximately 40 mm to the rear
and remove.
Area #1
1.1
Creaking noises from the wind deflector.
1.2
Wind noise on the wind deflector (deflector not completely closed).
1.3
Wind deflector opens slightly at higher speeds.
Possible causes:
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Loose bolts or threaded inserts for the wind deflector.
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Front hinge link binding.
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Play in the wind deflector drive cables.
Repairs:
