Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 357

Cutting the spotwelds

4. Cutting the spotwelds

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

Cutting spotwelds at the left and right

5. Cutting spotwelds at the left and right

5.1. Mill off spotwelds at the left and right in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).

Separating spotwelds at the left and right

6. Separating spotwelds at the left and right

6.1. Separate spotwelds at the left and right in area -A- using a parting grinder.

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Removing windscreen frame

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Cutting and separating welded joints at the left and right from the inside

7. Cutting and separating welded joints at the left and right from the

inside

7.1. Mill off spotwelds at the left and right in area -A- from the inside using a spotweld cutter.

7.2. Separate welded seam at the left and right in area -B- from the inside using a parting grinder.

Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the
windscreen frame

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 windscreen frame

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

 Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the windscreen frame

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Preparing connection areas of body for installing the windscreen frame

1. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked area

-A-

 using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.

Preparing connection areas of body for installing the windscreen frame

2. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges at the left and right

in the marked areas -A- and -B- using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges
until bare.

Preparing connection areas of body for installing the windscreen frame

3. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges at the left and right

in the marked area -A- using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.

4. Coating spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint

4.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder

paint.

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Preparing connection areas of body for installing the windscreen frame

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Fitting in windscreen frame and preparing for installation

Safety instructions for sharp-edged body and unit parts

ATTENTION

Danger of injury! Sharp-edge burrs on body and unit parts!

Injuries from sharp edges on body and unit parts.

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→ Wear protective gloves when working in the area of sharp-edged body and unit parts!

Fitting in windscreen frame and preparing for installation

Drilling holes for plug welding using inert gas

1. Drilling holes for plug welding using inert gas

1.1. Drill holes (Ø = 7 mm) in area -A, B, C, D- for plug welding using inert gas. Maintain spacing between

the bores as on the old part.

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

 Fitting in windscreen frame and preparing for installation

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