Body - Convertible Top Deck lid Won't Fully Close

Convertible Top: Spacer on Tension Bow (42/08)

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (997)/911 Carrera S (997J/911 Turbo (997)

Model Year:
2009

Equipment:
Cabriolet

Concerns:
Spacer on tension bow.

INFORMATION:
- Calibrating the hood (PIWIS Tester). (PIWIS FYI -- In PIWIS the general RDW definition is hood, in North American its more commonly referred to as Convertible top)

- When calibrating the convertible top, it is possible that the top compartment lid does not reach the required end position or only reaches the end position (= convertible compartment lid closes flush with the body) when you "press on it with your hand".

- This is caused by the new (main folding top bow) spacer, which is installed on the tension bow from model year 2009 onwards. A thinner spacer has been installed since the end of July 2008.

Date of Introduction:
End of July 2008





Action Required:
In the event of a complaint, replace the spacer (--> Figure 1 -arrow-).

Parts Info:
997.561.961.00 New/-->. Spacer (incl. 3 blind rivets)

Tools:
Electric hand drill
Drill bit, dia. 4.8 mm
Pop-rivet tool

Work Procedure:
Install new spacer on the tension bow.

1 Move convertible top into service position --> Workshop Manual '6101IN Hood service position'.
2 Starting at the left or right side of the vehicle, remove the tension bow seal and the hood covering on the tension bow, see corresponding sections in --> Workshop Manual '612819 Removing and installing hood covering - section on "Removing"'.

Information Complete removal of the tension bow seal and convertible top covering seal is not required. Only loosen the parts sufficiently to allow access to the spacer.

3 Remove old spacer. To do this, drill out the blind rivets using the 4.8 mm drill bit.
4 Secure the new spacer with the blind rivets, see corresponding section in - Workshop Manual '613055 Replacing hood frame'.
5 Install the convertible top covering on the tension bow and fit the tension bow seal, see corresponding sections in - Workshop Manual '612819 Removing and installing hood covering - section on "Installing"'.





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References:
-->Workshop Manual '6101 IN Hood service position'
-->Workshop Manual '613055 Replacing hood frame'
-->Workshop Manual '612819 Removing and installing hood covering - section on "Removing"
-->Workshop Manual '612819 Removing and installing hood covering - section on "Installing"'





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