Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 353

Preliminary work for body repairs with alignment bench

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.

Removing rear cross member (side impact reinforcement)

Removing rear cross member

Installation Location:

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Tools and materials

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Installation position of rear cross member

1. Remove side panel. → 535555 Replacing side panel - section on "Removing" [997110 997111 997120

997121 997410 997411 997430 997431]→ 535555 Replacing side panel - section on "Removing" [997310
997311 997320 997321]→ 535555 21 Replacing side panel - section on "Removing" [997610 997611
997620 997621]

2. Remove lower side member. → 514555 21 Replacing lower side member - section on "Removing"

Separating inert-gas welded seams

3. Separating inert-gas welded seams

3.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A- and -B- using a parting

grinder.

Separating inert-gas welded seams

4. Separating inert-gas welded seams

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Removing rear cross member

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4.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area -A- using a parting

grinder.

Separating inert-gas welded seams

5. Separating inert-gas welded seams

5.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area -A- using a parting

grinder.

Releasing rear cross member

6. Releasing rear cross member

6.1. Release rear cross member at the welded seams using twisting

movements.

Removing reinforcement plate for rear cross member

Cutting the spotwelds

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Removing reinforcement plate for rear cross member

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1. Cutting the spotwelds

1.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.

Cutting the spotwelds

2. Cutting the spotwelds

2.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.

Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the rear
cross member (side impact reinforcement)

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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→ Cover vehicle parts such as battery, fuel system, paintwork, glass and passenger compartment parts with

fire-proof covers and, if necessary, remove batteries and fuel-carrying components.

→ No other vehicles may be left unprotected in areas used for body repair!

Preparing connection areas of body for installing the rear cross member

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

 Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the rear cross member (side impact reinforcement)

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