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Symptom - Body Exterior - Seam on Convertible Top Covering Becomes Detached:
Reworking convertible top covering (SY 20/18)
Vehicle Type:

Boxster Spyder (981)

Model Year:

As of 2016

Subject:

Convertible top covering

Symptom:

Seam  Overview -1- at the rear left of the convertible top covering becomes detached.

Overview
Cause:
Remedial
Action:

The seam can become detached if the convertible top is opened and closed very often.

Information
The convertible top covering must not be replaced if the seam has become detached.
Sew reinforcing strip into the convertible top covering.

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 Reinforcing strip sewn in

Reinforcing strip sewn in
Parts Info:
Information
The following points must be observed in relation to the part numbers listed below and the
relevant vehicle (depending on equipment):
•

Particular/modified components, whose part numbers are listed accordingly, are required for
the remedial action.

•

Part number indexes will increase over time. Before performing repairs, cross reference with
PET (Porsche Spare Parts Catalog), for newer parts (higher index).

•

Pet must be checked to determine if additional components are needed for reinforcing the
convertible top.

981.567.975.00
Tools:

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 Repair kit for convertible top covering

Fabric scissors
Bradawl, round (2 mm)

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Open the lock, disengage fins and set them down on the roof.

 Convertible top fins

Convertible top fins
2

Position the reinforcing strip  Cut-out on reinforcing strip -1- with the cut towards the convertible
top covering  Cut-out on reinforcing strip -arrow- and lift the fin bag slightly.

Cut-out on reinforcing strip
3

Pull protective film  Protective film on inner bonding surfaces -1- off the bonding surface on the
right section, fit the reinforcing strip  Protective film on inner bonding surfaces -2- flush with the
edge of the convertible top covering  Protective film on inner bonding surfaces -Arrows- and
press it on.
Pull protective film  Protective film on inner bonding surfaces -1- off the bonding surface on the
left section and press the reinforcing strip  Protective film on inner bonding surfaces -2- on so that
it is also flush with the convertible top covering.

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Protective film on inner bonding surfaces
4

Pull protective film  Protective film on outer bonding surface -1- off the bonding surface, fold
the reinforcing strip  Protective film on outer bonding surface -2- over and press it onto the
convertible top covering.

Protective film on outer bonding surface
5

Sew up section  Stitch pattern: Seam on reinforcing strip -A- of the seam.

Stitch pattern: Seam on reinforcing strip
1
– Seam

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3
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– Start of seam (double stitch with
knot on underside)
– End of seam (double stitch with
knot on underside)
– Seam — section A
– Seam — section B

Start the seam.
6.1

Insert the thread from the bottom up through the first hole, making sure to leave about 60 to
80 millimeters of thread at the bottom.

 Start of the seam -detail 16.2

Loop the thread up through the same hole again from below.

 Start of the seam -detail 26.3

Make two knots through the loop using the extra length of thread.

 Start of the seam -detail 36.4

Pull the thread up and loop it from the bottom up again using the needle.

 Start of the seam -detail 4-

Start of the seam
7

Continue sewing using buttonhole stitch.

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7.1

Guide the thread through the next hole  Buttonhole stitch -1- from above using the needle.

7.2

Position the thread as shown  Buttonhole stitch and pull it through the loop  Buttonhole
stitch -2- as shown.

7.3

Repeat this stitch for all the holes on section A.

Buttonhole stitch
8

Close off the seam.
8.1

Insert the thread through the last hole from the bottom up using the needle.

 End of the seam -detail 18.2

Insert the thread through the eye using the needle and tighten the loop.

 End of the seam -detail 28.3

Insert the thread through the last stitch using the needle.

 End of the seam -detail 38.4

Loop the thread through the eye using the needle and tighten it.

 End of the seam -detail 48.5

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Cut the end of the thread off flush.

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End of the seam
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Sew up section  Stitch pattern: Seam on reinforcing strip -B- of the seam in the same way as
section  Stitch pattern: Seam on reinforcing strip -A-.

Stitch pattern: Seam on reinforcing strip
1
– Seam
2
– Start of seam (double stitch with
knot on underside)
3
– End of seam (double stitch with
knot on underside)
A
– Seam — section A
B
– Seam — section B

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10 End of action required.
Invoicing:

The work involved is invoiced under the labor operation:

APOS

Labor operation

61014900

Reworking convertible top

I No.

For invoicing and documentation using PQIS, enter the following coding:
Location (FES5)

61280

Convertible top covering

Damage type (SA4)

3029

Defective seam

Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. 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 Tester are the ones that must be followed.

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