Installing Cowl Panel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Porsche Taycan and 2022 Porsche Taycan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive.
The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed.
Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available.

Fit cowl panel and check that it fits perfectly.
Information
- Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface.
Apply adhesive on bonding areas of the body.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

> Application depth 3 mm

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Bonding areas

Information
- Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface.
Apply adhesive in bonding areas on the cowl panel.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

> Application depth 0.5 mm

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Joint areas of cowl panel
1. 3.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding areas.
  > Application depth 3 mm
Secure cowl panel at the front.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cowl panel, front
1. 4.1 Screw in self-tapping screws -1- .
  > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
2. 4.2 Rivet in cowl panel.
  -A- > BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01
  
  -B- > BLIND RIVET 999.190.228.01
Secure cowl panel at the rear.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cowl panel, rear
1. 5.1 Screw in self-tapping screws.
  > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
2. 5.2 Rivet in cowl panel.
  > BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01