Installing Convertible Top
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Porsche Boxster, 2011 Porsche Boxster, 2010 Porsche Boxster, 2009 Porsche Boxster, and 2008 Porsche Boxster. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Hood frame not removed/installed correctly
- Risk of damage to paintwork on roll-over bar
→ Only install the hood in the vehicle together with the roll-over bar.
→ A second person is required during removal/installation.
Information
- To position the convertible top frame with respect to the convertible top supports, the two convertible top supports must be pulled out by approx. 10 mm at the bottom.
- This is the only way to install it on the roll-over bar.
- Pull the convertible top supports (left and right side) out by approx. 10 mm at the bottom
- Place the complete convertible top frame -1- with the two convertible top supports -2- from behind -arrows A- on the roll-over bar -3- and position it correctly.
- Position convertible top support -2- on the roll-over bar -arrow B- and screw down with the three fastening screws -4- . → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)