Boxster (986) F6-2.7L (2000)
Convertible Top Frame: Service and Repair
Replacing Convertible-Top Frame With Glass Rear Window
Replacing convertible-top frame - for convertible top covering with glass window, - as of MY 2003
6 Convertible-top support
15 B-pillar
20 Main bow
22 Roof frame
23 Convertible top lock
30 Stop
33 Corner bow
34 Connection-piece with joint
35 Connection-piece with joint
36 Tension bow
40 Tension strap
44 Restraining strap
Assembling convertible-top frame
1. Placing the roll-over bar on assembly fixture
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Place the roll-over bar outside the vehicle on a workbench or assembly fixture and secure.
2. Fitting the adjusting piece and strips of adhesive tape
a. Insert the adjusting piece -2- , which is used to brace the tension bow, into the guides of the roll-over bar -1- and fasten the adjusting piece -2-
with the fastening screw -3- .
b. Affix two strips of double-sided adhesive tape -4- in the area of the convertible-top support fastening point. See 'Materials and tools'
The strips of tape are used to fasten the water collection tray.