Removing Water Drip Pan: Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Removing Position Of Water Drip Pan

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Remove fastening screw -1- on belt reel -2- and remove belt reel from roll-over bar -arrow- .
Remove three fastening screws -1- from the convertible top support -2- .

Fig 2: Releasing Convertible Top Support Fastening
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NOTE:
Incorrect handling of tools
- Risk of damage to the body
→ Only use tools approved by Porsche.

→ Always ensure that the tool is seated correctly.

→ Protect the body and interior of the vehicle from damage with protective covers.

→ Cover delicate components with cardboard or sheetmetal panels.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling of tools
- Risk of damage to the body
→ Only use tools approved by Porsche.

→ Always ensure that the tool is seated correctly.

→ Protect the body and interior of the vehicle from damage with protective covers.

→ Cover delicate components with cardboard or sheetmetal panels.
Pull convertible top support -2- out by approx. 10 mm -arrow A- and use a spacing block -3- to secure it between the roll-over bar and the convertible top support -arrow B- .

Fig 3: Removing Belt Reel

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Loosen water drip pan -1- from the two strips of double-sided adhesive tape -2- close to the fastening for the convertible top support.
Pull water drip pan -1- down and out -arrows- behind the convertible top support -3- .

Fig 4: Removing Water Drip Pan

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