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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (991) F6-3.4L Service Procedures

WM 646819: Removing and Installing Rear Window Channel Seal

Illustration of a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet showing the area for the rear window channel seal.

Step 1: Unclip Pin

Unclip the pin -1- from the mounting in the side panel.

Close-up view showing pin -1- being unclipped from the mounting in the side panel. Arrows indicate the direction of force.

Step 2: Remove Seal

Pull the window channel seal -1- up out of the guide.

Close-up view showing window channel seal -1- being pulled up and out of the guide. Arrows indicate the direction of pull.

Information

  • Before replacing seal, check the existing seal for signs of damage (tears, crushed areas, etc.). If there are signs of damage, the seal must be replaced.
  • The seal is pressed onto the flange without any additional sealant.
  • Check that the seal is seated exactly at the correct position.
  • Check gap and joint dimensions.

Installation

  1. Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.
  2. Engage the pin securely in the mounting.

WM 707519: Removing and Installing Rear Side Trim Panel

Technical Values

Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Seat backrest locking pin Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.) +1 Nm (+0.5 ftlb.) -2 Nm (-1.5 ftlb.)
Fastening screw securing side trim panel to B-pillar Tightening torque 3 Nm (2 ftlb.) +/-0.2 Nm (+/-0.1 ftlb.)

Illustration showing screw -1- being fastened into the side trim panel to the B-pillar, indicated by label -2-.

Preliminary Work

Disconnect front three-point belt. See: Seat Belt > Removal and Replacement > 691119 Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Belt

Removal

Illustration of a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet showing the installation position of the side trim panel.

  1. Pull off door seal at side trim panel.
  2. Unclip cover of three-point seat belt -1- by pulling it forward out of the clips -2-.

Close-up view showing cover of three-point seat belt -1- being pulled forward out of clips -2-.

  1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- on the side trim panel -2-.

Close-up view showing fastening screw -1- on the side trim panel being unscrewed.

  1. Unscrew locking pins -1-.

Close-up view showing locking pins -1- being unscrewed.

  1. Unclip side trim panel -1- at the top and pull it forward [arrow] out of the guide.

Close-up view showing side trim panel -1- being unclipped at the top and pulled forward out of the guide. Arrows indicate the direction of movement.

  1. Disconnect electric plug connections -1-.

Close-up view showing electric plug connection -1- being disconnected.

Installation

  1. Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.
  2. Fastening screw securing side trim panel to B-pillar Tightening torque 3 Nm (2 ftlb.) +/-0.2 Nm (+/-0.1 ftlb.)
  3. Locking pins for seat backrest Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.) +1 Nm (+0.5 ftlb.) -2 Nm (-1.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent Work

Install front three-point belt. See: Seat Belt > Removal and Replacement > 691119 Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Belt

WM 691119: Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Belt

Tools

Designation Type Number Description
PIWIS Tester Special tool 9718 03
9718 000 721 971 80

Technical Values

Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Fastening screw for belt retractor Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Fastening screw securing seat belt mount to door sill Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)

Illustration of a PIWIS Tester (Part Number 9718).

Illustration showing fastening screw securing seat belt mount to door sill, indicated by label 'A'.

Close-up view showing fastening screws securing seat belt mount to B-pillar, labeled -1-, -2-, -3-, -4-. Arrows indicate loosening direction.

Illustration of seat belt mount on B-pillar.

Preliminary Work

  1. Disconnect the battery.
  2. Remove B-pillar trim panel See: Interior Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > 707519 Removing and Installing Rear Side Trim Panel

General Warning Notes

Safety instructions for seat-belt pretensioner unit

Removal

Illustration of a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet showing the installation position of the front three-point belt.

Information

  • After the seat-belt pretensioners have been triggered, they must be replaced. The fault can be read out using the PIWIS Tester 9718. Observe direction of travel.
  • If the seat-belt pretensioner has been triggered, cut through the belt strap before removing the seat-belt pretensioner. This ensures that the defective automatic belt device is not installed again.
  • Make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is disconnected.
  1. Seat belt mount on door sill.
    1. Clip on cap on screw head -1-.
    2. Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove seat belt mount -3- and spacer sleeve -4-.

Close-up view showing seat belt mount -3- and spacer sleeve -4- being removed after unscrewing fastening screw -2-. Cap on screw head is labeled -1-.

  1. Remove guide for belt strap.
    1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and remove the guide by pulling it upwards [arrow].

Close-up view showing guide for belt strap being removed by pulling upwards after unscrewing fastening screw -1- (labeled with arrow A).

  1. Unscrew fastening screw [arrow A].
    1. Remove seat-belt pretensioner by pulling it up.

Close-up view showing seat-belt pretensioner being removed by pulling it up after unscrewing fastening screw (indicated by arrow A).

  1. Release the lock on the electric connector -1- on the seat-belt pretensioner using a screwdriver.
    1. Pull off connector -2-.

Close-up view showing electric connector -1- being released from the seat-belt pretensioner using a screwdriver, and pulled off (connector -2-).

  1. Release the locks on the electric connectors (USA) -1- on the seat-belt pretensioner using a screwdriver.
    1. Pull off connectors -2-.

Close-up view showing electric connectors -2- being pulled off the seat-belt pretensioner (USA model).

Installation

Information

  • The seat-belt pretensioner may only be installed when the ground terminal of the vehicle battery is disconnected.
  • The vehicle battery may only be re-connected after the seat belt has been re-installed.
  • Ensure that belt strap can run properly!
  1. Guide the belt at the left of the door sill [arrow A] and turn the seat belt mount 180 degrees (clockwise) [arrow B].

Illustration showing seat belt on Coupe, left side. Arrow A indicates guiding the belt, Arrow B indicates turning the seat belt mount 180 degrees clockwise.

  1. Tighten fastening screw.
  1. Guide the belt at the right of the door sill [arrow A] and turn the seat belt mount 180 degrees (anti-clockwise) [arrow B].

Illustration showing seat belt on Coupe, right side. Arrow A indicates guiding the belt, Arrow B indicates turning the seat belt mount 180 degrees anti-clockwise.

  1. Tighten fastening screw.
  1. Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.
  2. Fastening screw on door sill. Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
  3. Fastening screw securing seat belt mount to B-pillar. Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
  4. Fastening screw for belt retractor. Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)

Subsequent Work

  1. Install B-pillar trim panel See: Interior Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > 707519 Removing and Installing Rear Side Trim Panel
  2. Connect the battery.
  3. Read out the fault memory using the PIWIS Tester 97180.

WM 647119: Removing and Installing Rear Window Lifter

Technical Values

Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Fastening nut for rear power window Tightening torque 17 Nm
Fastening screw for rear side window Tightening torque 9.7 Nm
Fastening screw for convertible top support Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Illustration showing fastening nut -1- for rear power window.

Illustration showing fastening screws -1- and -2- for convertible top support.

Illustration showing convertible top support with screws labeled -1- and -2-.

Preliminary Work

  1. Remove rear window channel seal See: Rear Door Window Glass Weatherstrip > Removal and Replacement > 646819 Removing and Installing Rear Window Channel Seal
  2. Remove belt retractor. See: Seat Belt > Removal and Replacement > 691119 Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Belt

Removal

Illustration of a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet showing the installation position of the rear window lifter.

  1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- on the window lifter (power windows mechanism) -2-.
    1. Remove spacers.

Close-up view showing fastening screws -1- on the window lifter (power windows mechanism) -2- being loosened.

  1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the convertible top support -2-. Pull front convertible top support up and unhook it.

Close-up view showing convertible top support with screws labeled -1- and -2-.

  1. Unclip cover -1- and remove it by pulling it upwards.

Close-up view showing cover -1- being unclipped and removed by pulling it upwards.

  1. Loosen power windows mechanism.
    1. Remove cap -1-.
    2. Loosen fastening nut for power windows mechanism.

Close-up view showing cap -1- removed and fastening nut for power windows mechanism being loosened.

  1. Lift up front convertible top support with the help of another person and press it inwards.
  2. Lift up power windows mechanism complete with rear side window.
  3. Disconnect plug connection -1-.

Close-up view showing plug connection -1- being disconnected from the power windows mechanism.

  1. Remove power windows mechanism complete with rear side window by pulling it upwards.

Installation

Information

  • Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.
  • When installing the cover, make sure that the cover is fitted correctly in the guide.
  • The tilt angle of the side window can be adjusted at the upper fastening points using spacer plates (991.543.561.0X). S1 White, S2 Yellow, S3 Grey, S4 Green, S5 Blue, S6 Black
  1. Fastening nut for power windows mechanism at the bottom. Tightening torque 17 Nm
  2. Fastening screw for power windows mechanism at the top. Tightening torque 9.7 Nm
  3. Fastening screw for convertible top support. Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Subsequent Work

  1. Install belt retractor. See: Seat Belt > Removal and Replacement > 691119 Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Belt
  2. Install rear window channel seal. See: Rear Door Window Glass Weatherstrip > Removal and Replacement > 646819 Removing and Installing Rear Window Channel Seal
Models: 991, 991 Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera Cabriolet, Cabriolet
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