Installing Rear Retaining Strip

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne, 2020 Porsche Cayenne, and 2019 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Carefully clean any dirt, grease, wax and other impurities off the fitting area of the body using isopropanol.
Always use a clean cloth.
The room and object temperature must be at least +18°C.
Air humidity must be 40% - 60%.

Check anti-chafing film -1- for damage and replace it if necessary

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Anti-chafing film
Installation is performed in reverse order.
Position retaining strip.
1. 3.1 Align retaining strip using the gap dimensions shown. > Gap dimension 6 mm
- Gap dimension 8 mm
- Gap dimension 6 mm
Fig 1: Checking Gap Dimension From Retaining Strip To Tail Light
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Gap from retaining strip to tail light

Fig 2: Checking Gap Dimension From Retaining Strip To Tail Light
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Gap from retaining strip to tail light

Fig 3: Checking Gap Dimension From Retaining Strip To Tail Light
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Gap from retaining strip to tail light
Tighten fastening parts to the specified tightening torque:
Screw on fastening nuts and tighten to > Tightening torque 4 N.m (3 ft.lb) .

Screw in fastening screws and tighten to > Tightening torque 2.5 N.m (1.75 ft.lb) .

Screw in fastening nuts and tighten to > Tightening torque 4 N.m (3 ft.lb) .