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WC41 - Replacing Tension Ropes for Tension Bow (Workshop Campaign)

Vehicle Type:

911 Carrera Cabriolet (991)/911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991)

Model Year:

As of 2012 up to 2013

Concerns:

Tension ropes for tension bow

Information:

This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles.
Due to a supplier’s manufacturing problem, the tension ropes for the convertible-top tension
bow do not meet the required specifications and can tear.
If a tension rope is torn, the correct tensioning of the convertible top covering can no longer be guaranteed.

Action
Required:

Replace both tension ropes for the tension bow.

Affected
Vehicles:

The VIN(s) can be checked by using PIWIS Vehicle Information link to verify if the campaign affects the
vehicle. This Campaign is scope specific to the VIN! Failure to verify in PIWIS may result in an improper
repair. This workshop campaign affects 1711 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

Parts Info:

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT PLACE A PARTS ORDER FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PARTS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP.

Materials:

000.043.207.98

⇒ Tension rope

2

...

⇒ Tie-wrap, length = approx. 100 mm
e.g. N .020.902.2

2*

* The WWS Warranty system will automatically add into the “Miscellaneous item” section (sublet) of the
claim after the claim has been submitted.

Tools:

Nr.127-1 Pos.1 - Star gauge
Nr.127-1 Pos.2 - Star gauge
Side cutters
Open-ended wrench, a/f 8
Ruler/Tape measure

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Work
Procedure:

See Attachment “A”.

Claim
Submission:

See Attachment “B”.

Attachment "A": Work Procedure
Information
The procedure described here must be carried out on both tension ropes for the tension bow.
The figures show the work to be carried out on the left side of the vehicle in direction of travel. The work
on the right side of the vehicle must be carried out in the same way.
1

Move convertible top to service position ⇒ Workshop Manual ’6101IN Convertible-top service
position’.

2

Replace tension rope on the left side of the vehicle.
2.1

Cut tie-wrap ⇒ Figure 1 -1- at the lower ball
socket of the tension rope ⇒ Figure 1 -2-.

2.2

Unclip tension rope ⇒ Figure 1 -1- from the
ball joint of the tension bow ⇒ Figure 1 -3- (⇒
Figure 1 -Arrow-).

3

2

1
Figure 1

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Measure the old tension rope ⇒ Figure 2
-1- using a ruler ⇒ Figure 2 - Measurement
X- and then adjust the new tension rope ⇒
Figure 2 -2-, Part No.: 000.043.207.98, to
the same length.

2.5

Fit tension rope ⇒ Figure 3 -1- with the ball
socket at the top of the tension bow ⇒ Figure
3 -2- (⇒ Figure 3 -Arrow-).

1
X
2
3

3

2
4

Secure the convertible top rooflining joint

⇒ Figure 3 -4- on the lower ball joint of the
tension rope ⇒ Figure 3 -1- using a tie-wrap
⇒ Figure 3 -3-.

Cut off the extra length at the end of the
tie-wrap using side cutters.

1

3

Retrofit tension rope on the right side of the vehicle.
To do this, complete Steps 2.1 to 2.6 on the right
side of the vehicle.

4

4

Figure 2

To do this, guide the tie-wrap ⇒ Figure 3
-3- in through both holes on the convertible
top rooflining joint ⇒ Figure 3 -4- and close it
as shown.
2.6

6

X

To do this, loosen the lock nut ⇒ Figure 2
-3- and unscrew the ball socket ⇒ Figure
2 -4- so that you can adjust the tension
rope to the previously measured length ⇒
Figure 2 -(Measurement X)- (⇒ Figure 2
-(Tolerance +/- 0,5 mm)-). Tighten the lock
nut again.
2.4

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Move convertible top out of service position ⇒ Workshop Manual ’6101IN Convertible-top service
position’.

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Once you have closed the convertible top, check
the gap dimensions ⇒ Figure 4 -A, B- between the
convertible top and convertible-top compartment
lid and correct them if necessary by adjusting the
tension ropes.
Adjusting the tension ropes ensures that the tension
bow creates the preload required for closing the
convertible top covering without wrinkles. Gap
dimension A 5 mm +/-2 mm Gap dimension B 4
mm +/-1.7 mm

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A

B

Enter the workshop campaign in the Warranty and
Maintenance booklet.

Figure 4
Attachment "B": Claim Submission - Workshop Campaign WC41
Warranty claims should be submitted via WWS/PQIS.
Open campaigns may be checked by using either the PIWIS Vehicle Information system or through PQIS
Job Creation.
Labor, parts, and sublet will be automatically inserted when Technician is selected in WWS/PQIS. If
necessary, the required part numbers will need to be manually entered into warranty system by the dealer
administrator.
Working time:
Labor time: 24 TU

Replacing both tension ropes for tension bow
Includes:
Moving convertible top to service position
Parts required:
000.043.207.98

Tension rope

2

...

⇒ Tie-wrap, length = approx. 100 mm
e.g. N .020.902.2

2*

* The WWS Warranty system will automatically add into the “Miscellaneous item” section (sublet) of the
claim after the claim has been submitted.

⇒ Damage code WC41 066 000 2

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References:

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⇒ Workshop Manual ’6101IN Convertible-top service position’

Important Notice: Porsche Cars N.A Technical Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "Do-it-yourselfer." They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may
occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Special tools may be required to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools
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numbers.
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Distribution
Routing

Service Manager

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Shop Foreman

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Service Technician

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Asst. Manager

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Warranty Admin.

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Service Technician

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