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WE62 - Replacing Shouldered Bolt on Convertible Top Frame (Workshop Campaign)

Vehicle Type:

911 Targa 4 (991)/911 Targa 4S (991)

Model Year:

2015

Concerns:

Shouldered bolt on convertible top frame

Information:

This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is a
possibility that shouldered bolts that do not meet the required specifications may have been
installed on the convertible top frame on the affected vehicles.
As a result, the shouldered bolt can become loose while driving, resulting in noises from around the
convertible top frame. If the shouldered bolt is lost, the convertible top can malfunction while opening and
closing. The convertible top can then only be closed using the emergency operation mechanism.

Action
Required:

Replace shouldered bolt on convertible top frame.

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 campaign affects 8 vehicles in North America.

Tools:

Torque wrench, 2 – 10 Nm (1.5 – 7.5 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1783 - Torque wrench, 2-10 Nm (1.5-7.5
ftlb.)

Work
Procedure:

See Attachment “A”.

Claim
Submission:

See Attachment “B”.

Parts Info:

NOTE: PARTS WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP. ALL PARTS
MUST BE ORDERED VIA A PTEC/PAV.

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Part No.

Designation

Qty.

000.043.302.71

 Repair kit for shouldered bolt for convertible top frame

2 ea.

Repair kit for shouldered bolt for convertible top frame containing:
•
•
•
•

Shouldered bolt (1 ea.)
Bushing (1 ea.)
Teflon washers (2 ea.)
Lock nut (1 ea.)

Installation
Position:

Installation position of shouldered bolt for convertible top frame
Information
The procedure described here must be carried out on both gate guides for the convertible top
frame.
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.
Attachment "A": Work Procedure

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Preliminary work
Procedure:

1

2

Move convertible top into position.
1.1

Switch on ignition.

1.2

Move convertible top to the rear electrically
until the convertible top has reached the
position shown in the illustration  Positioning convertible top.

1.3

Cancel the opening process, switch off
ignition and remove ignition key.

Move both front seats all the way forward and fold the
backrest over.

Positioning convertible top

3

Place a suitable protective cover on the rear seat assembly.

4

Loosen trim panel for roll-over bar and move it aside  Workshop Manual '708119 Removing and
installing trim panel for roll-over bar - section on "Removing"'.

5

Loosen rear side trim panel and move it aside  Workshop Manual '707519 Removing and installing
rear side trim panel - section on "Removing"'.

6

Remove trim panel for convertible top compartment at the sides  Workshop Manual '700819
Removing and installing trim panel for convertible top compartment (Targa) - section on "Removing"'.

Replacing shouldered bolt on convertible top frame
Procedure:

1

Remove sound absorber on rear bulkhead  Removing sound absorber -1- ( Removing sound
absorber -arrow-).

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Removing sound absorber
2

Place a suitable collection mat  Removing sound absorber -2- under the convertible top frame 
Removing sound absorber -arrows- to prevent small parts from falling into the gap when removing
the shouldered bolt.

3

Remove shouldered bolt on convertible top frame.
3.1

Counter the shouldered bolt  Removing
shouldered bolt -1- with a screwdriver
and unscrew and remove the lock nut 
Removing shouldered bolt -2-.

3.2

Unscrew shouldered bolt  Removing
shouldered bolt -1- and remove it with the
Teflon washer  Removing shouldered bolt
-3- and bushing  Removing shouldered bolt
-4- ( Removing shouldered bolt -arrow A-).

3.3

Remove Teflon washer  Removing
shouldered bolt -3- between the rocker arm
and gate guide  Removing shouldered bolt
-arrow B-.

Removing shouldered bolt

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Install new shouldered bolt together with new
fastening parts and small parts from the repair kit,
Porsche Part No. 000.043.302.71.
4.1

Insert one of the two Teflon washers 
Installing shouldered bolt -3- between the
rocker arm and gate guide  Installing
shouldered bolt -arrow A-.

4.2

Slide the second Teflon washer  Installing
shouldered bolt -3- together with the bushing
 Installing shouldered bolt -4- onto the
shouldered bolt  Installing shouldered bolt
-1-.

4.3

Screw in shouldered bolt  Installing
shouldered bolt -1- using a screwdriver
and change the gate guide in order to fit the
bushing straight on if necessary  Installing
shouldered bolt -arrow B-.

Installing shouldered bolt

4.4

Screw in shouldered bolt  Installing shouldered bolt -1-.
Tightening torque 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)

4.5

Fit lock nut  Installing shouldered bolt -2- and tighten it hand-tight. Counter the shouldered
bolt using the screwdriver when tightening.

Remove collection mat  Aligning sound absorber -2- ( Aligning sound absorber -arrows-).

Aligning sound absorber

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Insert sound absorber for rear bulkhead  Aligning sound absorber -1- and align it  Aligning
sound absorber -arrow-.

Subsequent work
Procedure:

1

Perform function test on convertible top. To do this, actuate the switch in the centre console and
open and close the convertible top fully once.

2

Install side trim panel for rear luggage compartment  Workshop Manual '700319 Removing and
installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment (Targa) - section on "Installing"'.

3

Install trim panel for roll-over bar  Workshop Manual '708119 Removing and installing trim panel
for roll-over bar - section on "Installing"'.

4

Install trim panel for convertible top compartment at the sides  Workshop Manual '700819
Removing and installing trim panel for convertible top compartment (Targa) - section on "Installing"'.

5

Remove protective cover from the vehicle.

6

Move front seats back to their original position.

7

Enter the workshop campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Information
The specified working time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and may differ
from the working times published in the Labor Operation List in PIWIS.
Attachment "B": Claim Submission - Workshop Campaign WE62
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.

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Working time:
Replacing shouldered bolt on convertible top frame at the left and right
Includes:
Loosening and securing trim panel for roll-over bar
Loosening and securing inner door sill trim
Loosening and securing rear side trim panel
Removing and installing cover
Removing and installing trim on belt strap guide
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing trim panel for convertible top
compartment at the sides

Labor time: 148 TU

Parts required:
000.043.302.71

Repair kit for shouldered bolt for convertible top frame

2 ea.

 Damage code WE62 066 000 2

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