Boxster S (987) F6-3.4L (2008)
6. Affix felt strip -1- to the main folding top bow -2- under the cross strut ensuring that there are no air bubbles -arrows- and press it on.
Fold the felt strip over the cross strut and press it on firmly. Don't worry if slight creases form in the felt strip.
7. Disengage tightening strip -1- (-arrow-).
8. End hood service position.
8.1. Switch on ignition and move hood electrically to its original position.
8.2. Switch off ignition.
Eliminating Noise Symptoms - Reworking Hood Frame (Slide)
Eliminating Noise Symptoms - Reworking Hood Frame (Slide)
General information
Symptom
Creaking noises from around the B-pillar (left side of vehicle) when opening the hood.
Causes and remedial action
Cause
Creaking noises can be heard when opening the hood due to a mould removal burr on the slide (in the leaf spring sealing surface area).
Remedial action
In the event of a complaint, the mould removal burr must be scraped off on vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction October 2007. Then
coat the sealing surface with Krytox.
Dates of Introduction
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