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Installing rear window

CAUTION: Danger of material damage if specified curing time of adhesive is not observed!
  • The vehicle must not be used until the curing time has elapsed.

In order to ensure that the bonded joint is sufficiently strong, the following boundary conditions must be adhered to:

  • Curing time: 3 hours
  • Temperature: at least 10°C
  • Fixing time: approx. 1 hour

NOTE:
  • The removed rear window can be reinstalled if there was no prior damage to the rear window and the rear window was removed without damage.
  1. Fitting cover section

    Attach cover section -9-  to the rear window.

    Fig 1: Fitting Cover Section To Rear Window (Hardtop)
    G03055832Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • If the cover section is removed from the rear window undamaged, it can be re-used.
  2. Prepare 2-component bonding material for processing.
    NOTE:
    • The bonding material has an open time of -15 min-, which means that the bonding material must be applied and the car window must be assembled within this period of time.
      • Fig 2: Identifying Bonding Material Open Time (Hardtop)
      G03055833Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • In order to ensure that the substance is completely mixed, apply a 30 mm long adhesive bead of fresh adhesive to a piece of cardboard before processing.
  3. Applying adhesive to the rear window

    Apply 2-component bonding material with the adhesive gun -A-  to the rear window along the cover section as a triangular bead measuring -X = approx. 15 mm-  .

    Fig 3: Applying Adhesive To Rear Window Using Adhesive Gun (Hardtop)
    G03055834Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When applying the adhesive, it is essential to ensure that the adhesive bead overlaps by approx. 30 mm at the beginning and at the end.
  4. Inserting rear window into the hardtop body
    NOTE:
    • Two persons are needed to insert and adjust the rear window.
    1. Attach suction cups -B-  to the rear window.
      2. Fig 4: Attaching Suction Cups To Rear Window (Hardtop)
      G03055835Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the rear window at the top of the window aperture and lay it down carefully into the aperture.
  5. Fixing rear window

    Press the rear window fully upwards, pressing on the lower edge of the glass while doing so. Use adhesive tape to prevent the rear window from slipping at the side and the top.

    Fig 5: Fixing Rear Window Using Adhesive Tape (Hardtop)
    G03055836Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cleaning fields of vision

    Adhesive which has oozed out must be removed immediately and the affected fields of vision must be cleaned using cleaning agent -H1-  . See Figure .

  7. Turning hardtop

    Place outer side of the hardtop on the assembly fixture.

  8. Plugging in rear window heater

    Connect electrical plug connection -8-  to the left and right of the rear window.

    Fig 6: Connecting Electrical Plug Connection In Rear Window Heater (Hardtop)
    G03055837Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Engaging roof liner to the rear

    Engage roof liner -7-  to the rear using plastic rail -6-  .

    Fig 7: Engaging Roof Liner To Rear Using Plastic Rail (Hardtop)
    G03055838Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Clipping in interior trim parts

    Clip in interior trim parts -4-  at the side, front and rear on the hardtop body -5-  .

    Fig 8: Clipping Interior Trim Parts On Hardtop Body
    G03055839Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Clipping in hardtop locking element trim

    Clip in hardtop locking element trim -3-  on the left and right.

    12. Fig 9: Clipping In Hardtop Locking Element Trim
    G03055840Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fitting centring pegs

    Insert right and left centring pegs -2-  , screw in fastening screw -1-  and tighten to the specified torque. See TIGHTENING TORQUES  .

    Fig 10: Fitting Centring Pegs (Hardtop)
    G03055841Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Installing hardtop

    Place hardtop on the car and lock it.

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