Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
7.1. Pull out tightening strips of main bow and centre cover moulding simultaneously.
INFORMATION: In 20 vehicles, the headliner clamping strip was riveted to the roof frame. These vehicles are identified by the Vehicle
Identification Numbers 98 ZY S 64 0086 to 98 ZY S 64 109.Observe the following roof liner removal procedure:
8. Vehicles with riveted roof liner clamping strips on the roof frame
8.1. Detach the convertible top covering -inset A- at the front and sides of the roof frame and fold to the rear, refer to Replacing convertible-top
covering
8.2. Drill out the four rivets connecting the roof liner clamping strip to the roof frame -inset B- using a Dia. 4 mm drill bit.
8.3. Pull the roof liner clamping strip rearward out of the roof frame.
8.4. Fit convertible-top covering on the roof frame, Refer to Replacing convertible-top covering
8.5. Install new roof liner, Refer to Removing and installing roof liner
Installation overview of roof liner
Installing roof liner
INFORMATION: Push convertible-top button in closed direction until the convertible-top compartment lid is in half-closed position.