Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 388

Removing side section

Removing side section

Installation Location:

Installation position for side section

1

- Side section

Y

- Seal

R

- Water drip pan

Marking the cut

1. Determine

cut.

1.1. Position the cut K on the lower side member so that the replacement body panel overlaps with the

lower side member by approx. 60 mm. Mark the cut.

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Milling off spotwelds

2. Milling off spotwelds

2.1. Use a spotweld cutter to mill off spotwelds in areas A, B, C.

In area N (Inset), the underlying reinforcement weld to the side section must be milled off (4 spot-weld
connections).

Milling off spotwelds

3. Milling off spotwelds

Mill off spotwelds in areas E, F, G, J using a spotweld cutter. Separate inert-gas welded seam in
area I using a parting grinder.

Milling off spotwelds

4. Milling off spotwelds

Mill off spot welds in area H using a spotweld
cutter.

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Cutting the side section

5. Cutting the side section

Cut through the side section at the marked separation point K using the oscillating body
saw.

Removing expanded sealant

6. Removing expanded sealant

6.1. The side section is factory-sealed with expanded sealant Y from the light housing to the rear

centre panel joint. The expanded sealant will be destroyed when you change the side section and
must be replaced.

Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the side
section

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 the body for installing the side section

Preparing connection areas of the body for installing the side members

1. Clean the body connection flanges of undersealing, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas

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

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 side section and preparing for installation

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Safety instructions for flying sparks during grinding and welding work

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