Installing convertible top
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CONVERTIBLE TOP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (STEPS 1-5)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checking assembly aids | Ensure that the assembly aids -17- . See Fig 1. |
| 2 | Placing convertible top on the vehicle | Position convertible-top supports -11-17- . See Fig 1. |
| 3 | Fitting rear side window inner seal | Insert rear side window inner seal -14-15-13-12-15-10- . See Fig 1. |
| 4 | Screwing convertible top on the inner side section | Screw down the convertible-top support -11-10-8- . See Fig 1. |
| 5 | Connect electrical plug connection | Join the electrical plug connection -16- . See Fig 1. |
CAUTION:
Damage to hydraulic system if hydraulic lines are trapped or crushed during installation. Pay special attention when routing the hydraulic lines in the clips.
CONVERTIBLE TOP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (STEPS 6-10)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Installing hydraulic cylinder | Position hydraulic cylinder -9-Figure A-Figure B-Figure C-8175- . See Fig 2. |
| 7 | Fastening the drive lever | Secure drive lever -5-4- . See Fig 2. |
| 8 | Installing spray protection | Insert the spray protection -6-7- . See Fig 2. |
| 9 | Engaging tension cables | Fold down tension bow and press ball socket of the left and right tension cables -3- . See Fig 2. |
| Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE-PANEL LINING, - AS OF MY 1996 . | ||
| 10 | Convertible top calibration | Connect the Porsche System Tester to the diagnostic socket. Switch on the ignition. -F7 key- . See Fig 2. |
| Select menu item "Convertible top", and select menu item "Calibrate" in the command line which then appears. Start the calibration with the -F7 key- . See Fig 2. |