Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 494

Set gap dimensions on the lids, doors and covers, or accessories in accordance with the gap
specifications.

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Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the movable body or the accessories
must be centred accordingly.

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Ensure that the gaps do not taper or do not narrow at local points.

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The given values are guidelines which should be observed as far as possible.

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The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work.

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Use star gauges to measure the gap dimensions, Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1

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Note

Change setting on the convertible top pin housing only after checking the adjusting dimensions with the
convertible top closed.

1. Check gap dimensions for hardtop. → 501000  Diagram - body gap dimensions

Unclipping trim panel

2. Unclip trim panel for hardtop locking element -1- in an upward direction.

Loosening rear hardtop locking element

3. Loosen fastening screw -1- of rear hardtop locking element -2- approx. 2 turns and completely loosen by

hand (approx. 8 turns).

4. Loosen the fastening screws -3- .

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Aligning hardtop at the front

5. By shifting the hardtop sideways at the rear hardtop locking elements, set a parallel gap -A- at the

windscreen frame.

Setting gap between hardtop and convertible top compartment lid

6. Tightening the fastening screws -2- of the rear hardtop locking elements. Tightening torque →

Tightening torque: 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm

7. By turning the fastening nuts -1- adjust the gap dimension between hardtop and convertible top

compartment lid -C- on both sides of the vehicle. Tighten fastening nuts -1- . Tightening torque →
Tightening torque: 90 (67 ftlb.) Nm

8. Screw down the fastening screw -3- of the rear hardtop locking element. Tightening torque →

Tightening torque: 46 (34 ftlb.) Nm

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Laterally aligning the hardtop

9. Loosen the fastening screws -1- .

10. By shifting the centring journal -2- sideways at the hardtop by -2 mm +/-1- , set a parallel gap at

the sides -B- of the windscreen frame. Tighten fastening screws -1- . Tightening torque →
Tightening torque: 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm

11. Close all side windows.

Adjusting channel strips on hardtop

12. Check for smooth operation and freedom from leaks; re-adjust the channel strips on the hardtop if

necessary, adjust side windows if necessary. Before setting, check position of the side windows in
relation to the convertible top. → 647519 Removing and installing side window - section on "Adjusting"

13. It might be possible to avoid adjusting the side windows by varying the gap at the hardtop at the rear. If

the windows are in contact with the hardtop at their end position, correct the gap at the hardtop at rear
toward the max. value. If the side windows leak, correct the gap at the hardtop at rear toward the min.
value. → 644019 Removing and installing front door window

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Clipping in the trim panel

14. Check fastening clips, replace if necessary. Clip in trim panel for hardtop locking element -1- .

997310, 997311, 997320, 997321, 997610, 997611, 997620, 997621

WARNUNG

Gefahr des Verlusts der Text-Bild-Zuordnung beim Ausdruck.

Aus technischen Gründen kann derzeit nicht ausgeschlossen werden, dass trotz
einwandfreier Darstellung auf dem Bildschirm beim Ausdruck der
Zusammenhang von Text und zugehörigem Bild verloren geht.

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Wird der Fehler nicht bemerkt, besteht die Gefahr, daß Arbeiten nicht korrekt
durchgeführt werden und es dadurch zu Personen- und Sachschäden kommt.

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→ Vergleichen Sie deshalb nach dem Druckvorgang unbedingt die Ausdrucke mit der
Bildschirmdarstellung. Korrigieren Sie die Ausdrucke im Fehlerfall so, daß der Inhalt der
Bildschirmdarstellung zutreffend wiedergegeben wird.

WARNING

Danger of losing text-figure correspondence when printing out.

For technical reasons, it can currently not be ruled out that the correspondence
between text and associated figure can be lost when it is printed out, even though
the display on the screen is correct.

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If the fault is not noticed, there is the danger that work will not be performed
correctly which can cause injury and damage.

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→ Therefore, always compare printouts with the screen display after printing them out. Correct
the printouts if they are faulty so that the content of the screen display matches that on the
printouts.

AVERTISSEMENT

Risque de perte de la correspondance texte-illustration lors de l'impression papier.

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