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Installing Front Seat Frame

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Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest shell.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to seat shell from the brackets.
  • Risk of surface damage (scratches).

→ Mask the seat shell with adhesive tape.

  1. Mask the seat shell -1-  at the left and right in the marked area with adhesive tape -2-  (2-3 layers).
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Shell Mask
    G09592084Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Loosen the safety-related threaded joint.
    • Danger of injury if seat shell is not screwed down correctly.

    → Always replace fastening screws on seat shell.

    → Never make alterations to the micro-self-locking screws (e.g. never use lubricant, loosen bolts, and screw them down again).

  2. Position the seat shell -2-  on the bracket -3-  (-arrows-  ) and secure with the fastening screws -1-  . → Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ftlb.)+3 Nm (+2 ftlb.) 
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Shell
    G09592085Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.