911 Carrera Cabriolet (997) F6-3.6L (2007)
Refer to Safety instructions on "General warning notes"
Tools and materials
Spotweld drill NR.129
Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1
Press-out tool 97290
Pneumatic body saw No. PS1.
Angle grinder.
Oscillating body saw (special electrical cutter).
Rotary brush.
Hole punch.
Leister Elektron hot-air gun.
Inverter welding equipment ATL Inverterspot WE WE1194
Basic straightening attachments for 911 Carrera (996).
Additional straightening attachments for 911 Carrera (997).
Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill No. WS 90.
Preliminary work for body repairs with alignment bench
Preliminary work for body repairs with straightening bench
1. Removing add-on parts in the repair area
1.1. Remove add-on parts in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
2. Equipping straightening bench with straightening attachments
2.1. Equip straightening bench with the basic straightening attachments according to the plans included with the straightening attachments.
3. Placing vehicle on the straightening bench
3.1. Position vehicle on straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly to the straightening attachments.
4. Covering add-on parts adjacent to the vehicle repair area
4.1. Cover all add-on parts remaining on the vehicle and the neighbouring areas with fire-proof protective covers.
5. Reshaping connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced
6. Exposing welding areas
6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.
Preliminary work for body repairs
NOTE: If it can be ensured there has been no deformation of the vehicle structure, the following repair can be carried out without the need of a
straightening bench. In this case, the vehicle must not be raised when welding the component; it must stand on its wheels on an even surface.
1. Removing add-on parts in the repair area
1.1. Remove add-on parts in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
2. Equipping straightening bench with straightening attachments
2.1. Equip straightening bench with the straightening attachments according to the plans included with the straightening attachments.
3. Placing vehicle on the straightening bench
3.1. Position vehicle on the straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly to the straightening attachments.
4. Covering add-on parts adjacent to the vehicle repair area
4.1. Cover all add-on parts remaining on the vehicle and the neighbouring areas with fire-proof protective covers.
5. Reshaping connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced
6. Exposing welding areas
6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.
Removing front panel