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Conversion measure on the tension bow for the roof liner in vehicles produced before 12.04.2000

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NOTE:
  • In vehicles with a roof liner produced before 12.04.2000, a modified roof liner with a new cut must be installed when the convertible-top covering with a small rear window is replaced
  • In vehicles with production date up to 12.04.2000, the holes for the roof liner connection must be re-measured and re-drilled!
  • The roof liner connection on the tension bow has been modified from a 1-point clip (threaded part) to a 2-point clip
Fig 1: Identifying Roof Liner Holes Dimensions - Vehicles Produced Before 12.04.2000
G03155122Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Measuring and drilling the holes for the roof liner

    Measure the dimensions -A = 10 mm-  centrally starting from the inner edge of the tension bow. See Fig 1 .

    Measure the dimension -B = 128 mm-  starting from the beginning of the tension bow. See Fig 1 .

    Measure the dimension -C = 193 mm-  starting from the centre of the hole for dimension -B-  . See Fig 1 .

    Centre the measured dimensions using a prick punch. Drill the centrings with a drill bit 5 mm.