911 Carrera Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
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Remove mounting console with left/right insert (Figure 7, arrow 1R/1L), loosen and unscrew 4 hexagon-head bolts (A/F 10 mm - Figure 7, Position
2) from each one. Separate the electrical plug connection at the left mounting point.
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Clamp console (left/right) in the vice - use protective jaws! Unscrew 3 countersunk screws (Figure 8, arrows) with a socket key (4 mm hexagon
socket head).
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Remove insert with an appropriate mandrel and hammer.
Installation:
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New insert (Teflon coated) with the following identification: Left = "L" / "657.01" and right = "R" / "658.01". Position on the corresponding
mounting console (left/right) and slot in carefully using an appropriate mandrel and hammer. Screw firmly in place with 3 countersunk screws
(Figure 8, arrows - 4 mm hexagon socket head).
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
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Insert mounting console to left/right in the vehicle and screw firmly in place with 4 hexagon-head bolts M6 x 20 - A/F 10 mm (Figure 7, Pos. 2).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm. (7.5 ftlb.)
Insert the electrical plug connection at the left mounting point.
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Install all the removed parts in the following sequence:
Install cover above the roll-over protection system. Install lining of the convertible-top compartment.
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In older vehicles, also install the rear wall if it had to be removed.
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Adjust convertible top from operational to normal position.
Adjusting the hardtop
Note:
When the rear hardtop locks have been replaced, the position of the hardtop on the vehicle must be checked and possibly readjusted.
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Adjusting the hardtop - service No. 61 02 15 (see 911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual , Group 6, pages 61 - 137).