Boxster S (987) F6-3.2L (2005)
Convertible Top Canvas: Customer Interest
Body - Convertible Top Fold Placer Torn
Boxster (987) 6/05 ENU 6137
Fold Placer In Convertible Top: Left Or Right Cord Of Fold Placer Is Torn
Vehicle Type:
Boxster (987)/Boxster S (987)
Date: 9-13-05
Model Year:
As 0f 2005
Concerns:
Fold placer in convertible top.
Situation:
Left or right cord of fold placer is torn
When actuating the convertible top, the left or right cord of the fold placer can tear off the elastic center piece of the fold placer on the above-mentioned
vehicles. This problem arises because the cords are not sufficiently crimped to the center piece.
The indications that the fold placer is no longer functioning is that the torn fold placer cord will hang down loosely at the side when the convertible top is
closed.
The procedure used to crimp the cords has been changed as of the specified date of introduction.
In the event of a complaint, the fold placer used previously in the convertible top must be replaced with a fold placer with modified crimping.
Note
The convertible top or convertible top covering does not have to be replaced if the fold placer cord torn!
Action Required
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Remove the torn fold placer.
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Install a fold placer with modified crimping.
Date of Introduction:
As of June 6, 2005
Part Nos.: --> 987.561.773.00
New/Fold placer
Tools:
Assembly wire (approx. 1,000 mm long, approx. 1.5 mm in diameter), e.g. welding wire
Procedure:
1 Remove the torn fold placer.
The fold placer is guided in through the convertible top in a guide pocket running diagonally with respect to the direction of travel. The fold placer is
secured to the inside of the convertible top cover strip with a cord at the left and right side. The state of the cords can be seen when the convertible top is
in service position (-->Figure 1).