911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
The tightening strip is secured by tapping in the seal -arrow B-.
1. Coat the cloth covering with adhesive and stick it inside around the corner bow -inset A-.
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Fastening holding strap of the convertible-top covering
1. Position holding strap at the right on convertible-top frame 3 on the inside and press in the clip.
On the left side, the holding strap is fastened with the fastening clip of the wiring harness.
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Fastening the fastening strap at the main bow
NOTE: As of model year 2000, an altered main bow will be installed. The convertible-top covering connection on the main bow is screwed in
position with a shaped sheetmetal part. In vehicles built before model year 1999, the two upper bores -arrow C- must be re-drilled into the
shaped sheetmetal part.
Converting shaped sheetmetal:
1. To do so, mount the shaped sheetmetal part on to the main bow by the two lower screwed points.
2. Mark the position of the new drill-holes through the upper holes in the main bow with a marking tool.
3. Remove the shaped sheetmetal part and drill at both markings with a dia 6 mm drill bit.
Fastening the fastening strap at the main bow:
1. Turn the vertical fastening strap of the convertible-top covering inward around the main bow, and place it on the shaped sheetmetal part.
Screw in with the oval-head screws -arrows A- T15 M3.5.
Tightening torque 1.7 Nm (1 ftlb.)
1. Position wedge on the main bow and screw in place with the fastening screws T25 M5 -B-
Tightening torque 2.8 Nm (2.0 ftlb.)