911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
Accessory Compartment: Customer Interest
Oddments Tray - Broken Cover
911(996)
6/99
6848
Binder - 6, Body
4-14-00
Oddments Tray Cover
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996), 911 Carrera 4 (996)
Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)
Concern:
Broken center console oddments tray cover
Information:
If the center console oddments tray cover is in the fully open position, a high rearward or lateral force can cause it to break away from its mounting. In
the past, a broken oddments tray cover necessitated the replacement of the complete center console. A retrofit/repair kit is now available to repair a
broken oddments tray cover. It is no longer necessary to replace a complete center console for a broken oddments tray cover!
The retrofit/repair kit consists of a metal hinge plate that is pop-riveted to the center console. (Figure 1, arrow) The pop-rivets expand into two
U-brackets, for additional strength and support. A steel hinge pin is inserted into a completely captive bore, and attaches the cover to the center console.
The retrofit kit significantly improves the strength of the oddments tray cover mounting point.
Parts Info:
Tools Required:
Philips screwdriver (medium)
Torx wrench T1O
Hand saw (small)
Small flat file
Hand drill
Vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle
4.0 mm drill bit
Pop-riveting tool
Hammer
3 mm drift punch
Work Procedure:
Retrofitting new hinge kit to the center console
1.
Disassembling center console/oddments tray cover
1.1.
Remove the screws on the inside of the oddments tray console cover and pull cover out toward the front.