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Installing Hardtop

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Fig 1: Identifying Hardtop
G09590183Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Information 

Before installing the hardtop for the first time, check that the pivot-pin locks are installed and install them if necessary. → Installing Pivot-Pin Locks 

Also check the gap dimensions and adjust the hardtop as required. → 610215 ADJUSTING HARDTOP 

"Adjusting" 

  1. Open the locking lever.
    1. 1.1. The locking lever -2-  must be opened fully.
      Fig 2: Opening Locking Lever
      G09590184Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove plastic cover.
    1. 2.1. Lift the plastic cover -6-  in the pivot-pin locks out carefully (keep plastic cover).
      Fig 3: Removing Plastic Cover
      G09590185Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the hardtop.
    1. 3.1. Carefully lift the hardtop over the vehicle from behind and insert it forward into the mounts -7-  on the windscreen frame.
    Fig 4: Fitting Hardtop To Windscreen Frame
    G09590186Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Close the locking levers at the rear.
    1. 4.1. Pivot locks must be recessed fully in the pivot-pin locks; swivel both locking levers -4-  back until they can be felt to engage.
      Fig 5: Closing Locking Levers At Rear
      G09590187Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Close the locking lever at the front.
    1. 5.1. Swivel the locking lever -2-  for the front lock to the rear. When doing so, the locking hook -3-  must engage in the windscreen frame. The white marking line on the red locking button must become visible when the hardtop is locked properly.
      Fig 6: Closing Locking Lever At Front
      G09590188Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Push on the cover of the locking lever.
    1. 6.1. Push on the cover -1-  of the front locking lever.
      Fig 7: Pushing On Cover Of Front Locking Lever
      G09590189Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the electric plug connection for the rear window heater.
    1. 7.1. Remove the plastic cover from the plug connection and connect the electric plug connection -5-  for the rear window heater.
      Fig 8: Inserting Connector For Rear Window Heater
      G09590190Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Testing the rear window heater.
    1. 8.1. Press symbol of the rocker switch. The indicator light lights up; pressing the indicator light again switches off the rear window heater.

      The indicator light also comes on when the plug connection for the rear window heater is not plugged in.