Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 347

General warning notes

Safety instructions for body repairs

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Tools and materials

Tools and materials

Preliminary work for body repairs

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Tools

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Note

If it can be ensured there has been no deformation of the vehicle structure, the following repair can
be carried out without the need of a straightening bench. In this case, the vehicle must not be raised
when welding the component; it must stand on its wheels on an even surface.

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1. Removing add-on parts in the repair area

1.1. Remove add-on parts in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the

vehicle.

2. Equipping straightening bench with straightening attachments

2.1. Equip straightening bench with the straightening attachments according to the plans included with

the straightening attachments.

3. Placing vehicle on the straightening bench

3.1. Position vehicle on the straightening bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly

to the attachment set.

4. Covering add-on parts adjacent to the vehicle repair area

4.1. Cover all add-on parts remaining on the vehicle and the neighbouring areas with fire-proof, protective

covers.

5. Reshaping connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced

6. Exposing welding areas

6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.

Preliminary work for body repairs with alignment bench

1. Removing accessories in the repair area

1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.

2. Equipping alignment bench with straightening kit

2.1. Equip alignment bench with the basic straightening attachments according to the plans included

with the straightening attachments.

3. Placing vehicle on the alignment bench

3.1. Position vehicle on alignment bench, align according to the reference holes and bolt firmly to the

attachment set.

4. Covering accessories adjacent to the vehicle repair area

4.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and the neighbouring areas with fire-proof, protective

covers.

5. Reshaping connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced

6. Exposing welding areas

6.1. Remove undersealing, paint, etc. from the welding areas of the body with a hot-air gun or rotary brush.

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Preliminary work for body repairs

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Removing roof

Removing roof

Installation Location:

Installation position of roof

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 Removing roof

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Cutting the spotwelds

1. Mill off spotwelds.

1.1. Using a spotweld cutter, mill off spotwelds in areas A, B, C, D.

Loosening bonded joint

2. Loosening bonded joint

2.1. Heat up the bonded joint between the roof and the cowl panel frame or the rear roof frame with the

hot-air gun. Insert a metal spatula between the bonded joint and separate it. Lift the roof upwards
out of the body.

Preparing connection areas of the body for installation of the
roof

Safety instructions for flying sparks during grinding and welding work

ATTENTION

Danger of explosion and fire from flying sparks during grinding and welding work!

Danger of injury and danger of damage to vehicle parts and other vehicles due to flying sparks

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Removing roof

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