NHTSA ID Number: 10125201
Manufacturer Communication Number: 122-R3Z9M-12
TSB/Document Date: 2017-12-14
Summary
Subject: Corrosion on underbody panelling screws Information: Traces of corrosionmay be visible close to the fastening screws due to thematerial pairing. Remedial Action: Rework screws on underbody panelling.
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Complaint - "Corrosion on Underbody Panelling Screws": Reworking screws (57/17)
Model Line:
918 Spyder
Model Year:
2015
Subject:
Corrosion on underbody panelling screws
Information:
Traces of corrosion may be visible close to the fastening screws due to the material pairing.
Remedial
Action:
Rework screws on underbody panelling.
Tools:
– Brake cleaner
– Polishing pad (commercially available, e.g. "NEVR-DULL")
– Clean cloth
Reworking screws on underbody panelling
1
Unscrew the relevant fastening screw ( Fastening screw -1-) and remove underbody panelling (
Fastening screw -2-).
Fastening screw
WARNING
Brake cleaner
Wear personal protective gear.
Ensure that there is good ventilation.
Avoid contact with brake cleaner.
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Clean threaded insert ( Outside of threaded insert -1-) from the outside using brake cleaner.
2.1
Spray brake cleaner ( Outside of threaded insert -2-) onto the threaded insert ( Outside
of threaded insert -1-) from the outside.
2.2
Remove remaining corrosion ( Outside of threaded insert -4-) using a cloth ( Outside of
threaded insert -3-).
Outside of threaded insert
3
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Clean threaded insert from the inside.
3.1
Insert polishing pad ( Inside of threaded insert -1-) using a suitable tool ( Inside of
threaded insert -2-) into the threaded insert ( Inside of threaded insert -arrow A-).
3.2
Clean threaded insert from the inside by rotating the pad ( Inside of threaded insert
-arrows B-).
3.3
Pull the polishing pad ( Inside of threaded insert -1-) out of the threaded insert.
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Inside of threaded insert
WARNING
Brake cleaner
Wear personal protective gear.
Ensure that there is good ventilation.
Avoid contact with brake cleaner.
4
Clean threaded insert ( Cloth -1-) from the inside using brake cleaner ( Cloth -2-).
4.1
Spray brake cleaner ( Cloth -2-) into the threaded insert.
4.2
Insert cloth ( Cloth -3-) using a suitable tool ( Cloth -4-) into the threaded insert ( Cloth
-1-).
4.3
Clean threaded insert ( Cloth -1-) from the inside.
Information
Make sure not to leave any residues in the threaded insert.
4.4
Pull the cloth ( Cloth -3-) out of the threaded insert ( Cloth -1-).
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Cloth
5
Fit underbody panelling, screw in new fastening screws and tighten to Tightening torque 10 Nm
(7.5 ftlb.) .
Location
Explanation
Type
Basic value
Underbody
panelling to
underbody
Item 1
Tightening torque
Tolerance 1
Tolerance 2
10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Fastening screws
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Invoicing:
APOS
Labor operation
51904950
Reworking underbody panelling
I No.
For invoicing and documentation using PQIS, enter the following coding:
Location (FES5)
51930
Center cover
Damage type (SA4)
3311
Surface corrosion
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correct part numbers. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS
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