How to remove glass window from Porsche Boxster?
Remove the metal clip in the center that affixes the channel to the top. Pull back the top, and then you should be able to slide this channel piece off of the top (pull in the direction of the red arrow). On the top of the roof will be two aluminum pieces with a cable and spring attached.
How to install a convertible top on a Porsche Boxster?
Begin by placing the roof into the service position (see Project 3 for instructions). Remove the two front latches (green arrows), the screw that holds on the side seal (purple arrow), and the front retaining rail (yellow arrows). With the attachment screws removed, pull down and remove the front convertible top seal.
How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
How do you install glass on the roof of a Porsche?
On the top of the roof will be two aluminum pieces with a cable and spring attached. Cut away the plastic shrink wrapping and disconnect the cable from the end of the spring. With the cable removed from the spring, remove it from the end of the aluminum channel.
Remove the metal clip in the center that affixes the channel to the top. Pull back the top, and then you should be able to slide this channel piece off of the top (pull in the direction of the red arrow). On the top of the roof will be two aluminum pieces with a cable and spring attached.
How does the window work on a 996 Boxster?
I have seen a lot of window issues in boxsters and 996’s lately. The general operation of the door glass is simple in the 2 cars. Basically, when you pull the the door handle (inner or outer), the window glass will drop about a 1/2″ to allow for smooth opening of the door. When the door shuts, the window will raise back into place.
Begin by placing the roof into the service position (see Project 3 for instructions). Remove the two front latches (green arrows), the screw that holds on the side seal (purple arrow), and the front retaining rail (yellow arrows). With the attachment screws removed, pull down and remove the front convertible top seal.
What happens to the window glass in a convertible?
The general operation of the door glass is simple in the 2 cars. Basically, when you pull the the door handle (inner or outer), the window glass will drop about a 1/2″ to allow for smooth opening of the door. When the door shuts, the window will raise back into place. The same goes for the convertible tops.