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Adjusting Gap Dimensions Of Rear Lid

  1. Remove C-pillar trim panel fully. → REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
  2. Loosen upper part of B-pillar trim panel. The seat belt remains on the seat. → REMOVING UPPER PART OF B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
  3. Remove rear grab handle. → REMOVING REAR GRAB HANDLE
  4. Remove lower part of rear lid lock. → Removing Lower Part Of Lid Lock 558619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER PART OF REAR LID LOCK 

    Information 

    Make sure that the roof cover does not buckle.

  5. Lower the rear roof trim panel.
  6. Adjust gap dimension of rear lid with respect to the roof.
    1. 6.1. Loosen fastening nuts -2-  on the lid hinge at the roof on both sides so that the lid can still be moved.
      Fig 1: Loosening Fastening Nuts On Lid Hinge At Roof
      G09810226Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 6.2. Close the lid with your hand by applying slight pressure over the center (handle area) and check the gap dimension.
    3. 6.3. Adjust gap dimension of the rear lid with respect to the roof by moving the lid. → 559015 ADJUSTING REAR LID 
      Fig 2: Adjusting Lid
      G09810227Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 6.4. Tighten fastening nuts -2- → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)  until secure.
      Fig 3: Tightening Fastening Nuts On Lid Hinge At Roof
      G09810228Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Adjust the joint between the lid and side panel.
    1. 7.1. Loosen fastening screws -3-  on the adjusting elements and move the adjusting clip in completely.
      Fig 4: Loosening Adjusting Clip
      G09810229Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 7.2. Loosen fastening screw on the bottom adjusting elements -1-  (-A-  ) and press adjusting elements in completely -B-  .
      Fig 5: Pressing In Adjusting Elements
      G09810230Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 7.3. Adjust the joint between the rear lid and side panel by screwing the adjusting elements -4-  in or out.
      Fig 6: Setting Adjusting Elements In Center
      G09810231Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 7.4. Close the lid with your hand by applying slight pressure over the center (handle area) and press the adjusting elements.
    5. 7.5. Check the setting and repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.

      Information 

      • The side adjusting elements on the rear lid must be adjusted so that there is a slight preload when the rear lid is closed completely. 
      • The preload must be the same on the left and right. 
  8. Set the side adjusting clip on the adjusting elements.
    1. 8.1. Move the adjusting clip in the body to the very outside.
    2. 8.2. Close the lid and then open it again.
    3. 8.3. Press the body outwards and tighten fastening screws -3- → Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.)  until secure.
      4. Fig 7: Setting Adjusting Clip
      G09810232Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Set adjusting elements at the bottom.
    1. 9.1. Loosen clamping screw on the adjusting elements.
    2. 9.2. Insert adjusting elements -1-  approx. 1 cm into the square opening.
    3. 9.3. Close the lid with your hand by applying slight pressure over the center (handle area) and then open it again.
    4. 9.4. Pull the adjusting elements out again by one notch. -A- 
    5. 9.5. Tighten clamping screw. -B- 
      6. Fig 8: Adjusting Rubber Stops
      G09810233Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Adjust lower part of lid lock.
    1. 10.1. Disconnect battery ground strap. → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY
    2. 10.2. Insert lower part of lid lock -1-  and screw in fastening screws -2-  so that the lower part of the lid lock can still be moved.
      Fig 9: Adjusting Lower Part Of Lid Lock
      G09810234Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 10.3. Close the lid with your hand by applying slight pressure over the center (handle area) until the lock engages.
    4. 10.4. Open the lid.
    5. 10.5. Tighten fastening screws for lower part of rear lid lock → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)  until secure.
    6. 10.6. Connect battery ground strap. → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY
  11. Install rear grab handle. → INSTALLING REAR GRAB HANDLE
  12. Install C-pillar trim panel fully. → INSTALLING FRONT PART OF C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
  13. Install upper part of B-pillar trim panel. → INSTALLING UPPER PART OF B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
  14. Check position of adjusting elements at the top and bottom.
    1. 14.1. Hold a strip of paper on the sealing surface.
      Fig 10: Checking Position Of Adjusting Elements - Section On "Installing"
      G09810235Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 14.2. Close the lid.
    3. 14.3. Pull strip of paper out of the sealing surfaces.

      Information 

      • It should still be possible to pull the paper strip out when the rear lid is closed. If the paper strip can be pulled out easily or cannot be pulled out at all, then the amount of preload on the adjusting elements must be corrected. 

      Information 

      To check this, test-drive the vehicle on an uneven stretch of road (bad road surface) during approval.

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