944 S L4-2479cc 2.5L DOHC (1987)
Fuel Door Lock: Technical Service Bulletins
Gas Cap Lock - Modifying
November 13, 1990
Subject:
Modifying Gas Cap Lock
Model
Group
924S,
2
944/S/S2/T
Part Identifier
Number
2006
9009
ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician
Models Affected:
924S, 944/S/S2/T
Concern:
Gas cap locks can be modified from 7 tumbler locks to 4 tumbler locks. This modification will prevent this lock
from being used to duplicate the door/ignition key.
Figure 1
Service Information:
This modification does not interfere with the one key system.
1.
Disassembling gas cap (to transfer lock cylinder)
New style cap (Figure 1) Hold gas cap in a vise with soft jaws and light pressure.
Vehicle Information:
The 4 tumbler gas cap lock (new version) is in production as of:
VIN 94 MN 41 0103 944 S2 Coupe VIN 94 MN 44 0101 944 S2 Cabriolet
Figure 2
Use two flat blade screwdrivers to pry between the plastic cover and the metal ring (Figure 2).