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Adjusting Rear Cover

  1. Align the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screw. → Gap dimension A: 5 mm 1.5 mm → Gap dimension B: 7 mm 1 mm → Gap dimension C: 2 mm 1.3 mm 
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover (Center)
    G09832063Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjust the rear covers at the side according to the gap dimensions and tighten the fastening screws according to specifications. → Gap dimension A: 7 mm 1 mm → Gap dimension B: 2 mm 1.3 mm → Gap dimension C: 5 mm 1 mm → Tightening torque: 1 Nm (0.5 ft. lb.) → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Covers (Side)
    G09832064Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Cover Screws
    G09832065Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screws (screw-on positions 3-4). → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
  4. Install the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screw. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
  5. Take the covers -1-  out of the storage compartments -2-  (-arrow A-  ) and fit them into the rear cover at both sides of the vehicle -arrow B-  .
    Fig 4: Installing Rear Cover
    G09832066Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Close and lock the convertible-top compartment lid.
  7. Check the contours with respect to the convertible-top compartment lid and convertible top support covers and correct them by moving them if necessary.