Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
Convertible Top Cable: Removal and Replacement
Replacing The Tension Cable
The following spare parts and tools are required for the repair "Replacing the tension cable":
Removing the tension cable
INFORMATION:
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In order to replace the tension cable, the convertible-top covering must be detached to a certain extent on the relevant side.
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To do so, undo the convertible-top covering at the front and the side of the roof frame, Refer to Replacing convertible-top covering
1. Disconnecting the tension cable from the main bow
1.1. At the front B-pillar (main bow), undo the fastening screw -1- from the tension cable eye and clamping rail.
2. Disengaging the tension cable at the shaped sheetmetal part
2.1. Cut the plastic sleeve -2- open with a pair of scissors.
2.2. Disengage the tension cable -3- from the tension spring -4- at the shaped sheetmetal part.
2.3. Pull the tension cable -3- out of the seal -5-.
Installing the tension cable
1. Fitting the tension cable at the shaped sheetmetal part
1.1. Pull the tension cable -3- in to the seal -5-.
1.2. Push the heat-shrinking tube -2- over the tension cable -3-.
1.3. Engage the tension cable -3- in the tension spring -4- at the shaped sheetmetal part.
1.4. Pull the heat-shrinking tube -2- over the tension spring. Shrink the heat-shrinking tube to the diameter of the tension spring by heating it with