Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 735

Disengaging headliner at the rear

3. Pull the rear headliner -1- towards the rear out of the roof frame -2- evenly on the left and right and

disengage.

Disengaging the metal strut

4. Pull the metal brace contained in the fabric pocket -1- down in the centre so that it bends. Pull the metal

strut -1- out of the bracket -2- on the left and right.

Disengaging frame

5. Pull the frame of the sliding roof cut-out backwards and downwards in the centre at the front, so

that the frame overlap at the corners is reduced and it is possible to pull it out in a downward
direction. Then pull out the roof frame -1- diagonally via the sliding roof cut-out inwards into the
passenger compartment.

Installing roof lining

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 Installing roof lining

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Fitting headliner

Installation Location:

Installation position for headliner

Checking roof lining

1. Before installing the headliner -1- , carry out a visual inspection of the rear plastic lining -2- to check that

the Styrofoam cover -4- and the self-adhesive fabric parts -3- on the locking peg are completely seated.

Fitting frame

2. Insert the roof frame -1- diagonally from the inside via the sliding roof cut-out of the passenger

compartment. At the same time, pull the frame backwards in the centre at the front of the sliding

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Fitting headliner

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roof cut-out, so that the frame overlap at the corners is reduced and it is possible to insert the frame
into the sliding roof cut-out.

Engaging metal strut

3. Pull the metal brace contained in the fabric pocket -1- down in the centre so that it bends. Engage the

metal strut in the bracket -2- on the left and right.

Engaging headliner at the rear

4. Engage the headliner towards the rear into the roof frame evenly on the left and

right.

Engaging headliner at the sides

5. Engage the metal strut of the roof liner -1- in the plastic clips -2- at the left and right.

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Clipping in headliner at the front

6. Position the headliner -2- at the left and right on the cowl panel frame -3- and clip in. Tighten

fastening screws -1- .

Installing mounting saddle and pivot bearing for sun visor

Installation Location:

Installation position for headliner

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

Installing mounting saddle and pivot bearing for sun visor

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