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Removing convertible-top covering

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NOTE:
  • The following convertible-top covering spare parts are required for replacement of the convertible-top covering!
  • The spare parts contained in the convertible-top, covering scope of parts must always be replaced!
  • The convertible-top covering must be replaced at a room temperature of at least 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit)!
  • The roof liner must be removed when replacing the convertible-top covering on the model version with roof liner!
  • The centre cover moulding is characterised by a second groove for the connection to the roof liner which must be ordered separately!
  1. Detaching retaining rail and convertible top seal on the roof frame
    1. Unscrew the fastening screws -1-  from the retaining rail -2-  or the fastening screws from the left and right of the convertible-top seal -3-  . See Fig 1 .
    2. Pull out the convertible-top seal corners on the left and on the right to the front.
    2. Fig 1: Detaching Retaining Rail And Convertible Top Seal On Roof Frame
    G03155067Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Detaching seal at sides of roof frame

    The seal on the roof frame consists of two parts.

    1. Pull the lower seal -4-  out of the profile of the retaining strip -5-  . See Fig 2 .
    2. Unscrew the top seal fastening screws -6-  from the retaining rail -5-  and remove the convertible-top seal -3-  and the retaining rail -5-  from the roof frame. See Fig 2 .
    3. Remove the additional seal -7-  . See Fig 2 .
    3. Fig 2: Detaching Seal At Sides Of Roof Frame
    G03155068Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Detaching shaped sheetmetal part with convertible-top covering

    Undo the fastening screws -8-  on the roof frame and raise the shaped sheetmetal part together with the convertible-top covering -9-  .

    Fig 3: Detaching Shaped Sheetmetal Part With Convertible Top Covering
    G03155069Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Detaching convertible-top covering at the roof frame

    Detach the convertible-top covering -9-  on the roof frame at the front and lay it down to the rear.

    Fig 4: Detaching Convertible-Top Covering At Roof Frame
    G03155070Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Detaching rubber section and convertible-top covering on tension bow

    Pull the rubber section -10-  out of the profile strip of the tension bow -11-  and detach the convertible-top end piece -12-  from the tension bow.

    6. Fig 5: Detaching Rubber Section And Convertible Top Covering On Tension Bow
    G03155071Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Pulling off additional seal

    Pull the additional seal -13-  out of the lower groove of the tension bow -11-  , pull the seal -14-  on the convertible-top covering out of the upper groove of the tension bow and pull the convertible-top covering down and off.

    Fig 6: Pulling Off Additional Seal
    G03155072Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Removing cable of the convertible-top covering

    At the front B-pillar (main bow), undo the fastening screw -15-  from the cable eye -16-  and clamping rail -17-  . Unscrew fastening screw -15-  and remove the friction plate -18-. 

    Fig 7: Removing Cable Of Convertible Top Covering
    G03155073Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Detaching fold at the rear sides
    1. Undo the fold of the convertible-top covering edge in -direction of the arrow-  . See Fig 8 .
    2. Pull the convertible-top covering out of the clamping rails -17-  at the bottom sides. See Fig 8 .
    3. Unscrew the fastening screw -19-  at the rear of the clamping rail. See Fig 8 .
    Fig 8: Detaching Fold At Rear Sides
    G03155074Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Removing clamping rail and slider
    1. Press the plastic plugs -20-  in the clamping rail out of the main bow from the inside.
      2. Fig 9: Pressing Plastic Plugs In Clamping Rail Out Of Main Bow
      G03155075Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull clamping rail with slider out of the main bow at the top and bottom.
  10. Detaching holding strap of the convertible-top covering

    Open the velcro fastening -23-  of the holding strap.

    11. Fig 10: Opening Velcro Fastening Of Holding Strap
    G03155076Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnecting electrical plug connection to the rear window.
    CAUTION: Unplugging connectors on the rear window.
    • Carefully pull off the plug connector.
    1. Carefully pull plug connector -25-  left and right out of plug -24-  on the rear window.
      2. Fig 11: Disconnecting Electrical Plug Connection To Rear Window
      G03155077Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Unclipping the fold layer.
    1. Hold clips -26-  in direction of arrow and pull out fold layer -27-. 
    Fig 12: Unclipping Fold Layer
    G03155078Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Removing the fold layer.
    1. Pull fold layer -27-  out of the tension strap in -direction of arrow-  on left and right.
    Fig 13: Removing Fold Layer
    G03155079Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Detaching convertible-top covering at the main and corner bows.
    1. Pull the convertible-top covering from the groove of the main bow -29-  and the cover strip -28-. 
      2. Fig 14: Detaching Convertible Top Covering At Main And Corner Bows
      G03155080Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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