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WJ23 - Retrofitting Magnesium Wheels on the Vehicle (Workshop Campaign)

Revision:

December 14, 2018
This revision amends the WJ23 as follows:
The maximum allowable cost for the 4 tires has been updated.

Model Year:

2018

Model Line:

911 GT2 RS (991)

Equipment:

Racetrack package (I-no. 808)

Subject:

Magnesium wheels

Information:

The demand for the equipment option "Weissach package" was significantly higher than
originally calculated. This resulted in supply bottlenecks, for example, for the supplier of the
magnesium wheels contained in this package.
As a result, vehicles were delivered provisionally with aluminum wheels and do not therefore match the
customer order.

Remedial
Action:

Retrofit magnesium wheels on the vehicle according to the campaign scope assigned to the
respective vehicle.
Information
To find out which campaign scope is assigned to the respective vehicle for retrofitting the magnesium
wheels, see PIWIS Vehicle Information.
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Scope 1: Magnesium wheels painted in black matt (I-no. XDK)

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Scope 2: Magnesium wheels painted in platinum satin-matt (I-no. XDH)

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Scope 3: Magnesium wheels painted in white gold metallic (I-no. 340)

The part numbers of the parts required for the respective vehicle are given in the assigned
campaign scope.
For an overview of the campaign scopes, see:  Technical Information 'Warranty processing'

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The set of wheels already fitted on the vehicle, consisting of aluminum wheels and tires, must be given to
the customer free of charge. This can be used as a second set of wheels.
If the customer does not accept the aluminum set of wheels, they must not be used on any other vehicle.
The aluminum set of wheels must then be scrapped and disposed of correctly.
Affected
Vehicles:

Only the vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PIWIS Vehicle information). This campaign affects
133 vehicles in North America.

Required materials
Materials:

Please note: Parts for this campaign will NOT be automatically allocated. All parts must be
ordered via PTEC/PAV.
Information
Ordering tires
The tires required for the campaign must be sourced locally. The tire makes approved by Porsche AG
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 can be used.
Part No.

Designation

Qty.

...

 Tires on front axle
265/35 ZR20 (99Y) XL
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
or
– Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 N1

2 ea. *

...

 Tires on rear axle
325/30 ZR21 (108Y) XL
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
or
– Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 N1

2 ea. *

...

– Balance stick-on weights, 5 - 90 g as required; for
Part No., see Porsche Electronic Parts Catalog (PET)
– Tire mounting paste, e.g. TIP TOP Universal
mounting paste

1 ea.**

* For invoicing the tires during warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000001 with the designation "tires" as an additional part in the warranty claim. Maximum cost for all 4 tires: $2,030.00 USD.
Please document a copy of the invoice for the tires in PQIS.
** For invoicing the required balance stick-on weights and the tire mounting paste during warranty
processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000002 with the designation "expendable items" as an
additional part in the warranty claim. Maximum cost: $9.60 USD.

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Required tools
Tools:

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Special mounting lever with plastic protection
Holding-down device, e.g. holding-down device 9539 - for holding down the tire bead
Stick-on weight remover
9796 - Socket wrench
9794 - Assembly aid
VAS 6266A - Wheel fitting trolley

Retrofitting magnesium wheels on the vehicle
Information
•

For correct tire mounting, always follow the instructions provided for the tire removal/mounting
machine.

•

The temperature of the tires must be approx. 68° F/20° C (at least 59° F/15° C) during fitting. Allow
enough time to heat the tires in a suitable environment (at a room temperature of more than 59°
F/15° C) if necessary.

•

Make sure that there is no significant localized pressure on the magnesium wheel and on the tire
during fitting. If excessive pressure is applied, this can cause damage that will render a tire unusable
and/or a new magnesium wheel will be required.

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Before fitting, check the mounting head (of the mounting machine) for damage (scoring, soiling). The
mounting head may have to be cleaned or replaced. A dirty or damaged mounting head can cause
paint damage and pressure points on the rim flange.

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All parts that come into contact with the magnesium wheel and the tire are made of plastic to
prevent damage to paintwork during fitting. The rim flange and mounting lever must be masked with
adhesive tape to prevent damage to the area around the wheel spokes.

•

If you do not have a mounting lever with plastic protection, use a rim flange protector (assembly aid)
to prevent it from slipping onto the rim flange.

•

When fitting the tires, always check the rolling direction and the inside/outside of the tires and make
sure not to press the tire bead against the wheel electronics.

•

Do not apply tire mounting paste on the wheel electronics.

Work Procedure: 1

Install the wheel electronics unit on all magnesium wheels. For instructions, see  Workshop Manual
'443219 Removing and installing wheel electronics'.

2

Fit tires on the magnesium wheels. For instructions, see  Workshop Manual '443219 Mounting
tyres (removing and installing tyres)'.

3

Balance the magnesium wheels  Workshop Manual '440594 Balancing/optimising wheels'.

4

Raise the vehicle on a lifting platform  Workshop Manual '4X00IN01 Lifting the vehicle'.

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Remove aluminum wheels  Workshop Manual '440519 Removing and installing wheel with central
bolt'.

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Install magnesium wheels  Workshop Manual '440519 Removing and installing wheel with central
bolt'.

7

Remove the vehicle from the lifting platform.

8

The wheel change must be communicated to the TPM system. To do this, select the tire type
and tire size under Main menu - TPM - Tire type in the instrument cluster.
The TPM system re-learns the wheel positions during the test drive from a speed of 16 mph (25
km/h).

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Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Warranty processing
Scope 1:

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Vehicles with magnesium wheels painted in black matt (I-no. XDK)
Working time:
Retrofitting magnesium wheels on the vehicle
Includes:
Installing wheel electronics
Mounting tires
Balancing wheels/optimizing wheels
Removing and installing wheel with central bolt

Labor time: 212 TU

Parts required:
00004330430

Magnesium wheel in black matt (front)

2 ea.

00004330433

Magnesium wheel in black matt (rear)

2 ea.

9A790727502

Sensor for Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

4 ea.

9P1601361B

Valve, aluminum, black

4 ea.

WJ230000001

Tires on front axle: 265/35 ZR20 (99Y) XL

1 ea.*

Tires on rear axle: 325/30 ZR21 (108Y) XL
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
or
– Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 N1
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– Balance stick-on weights, 5 - 90 g as required;
for Part No., see Porsche Electronic Parts Catalog
(PET)
– Tire mounting paste, e.g. TIP TOP Universal
mounting paste

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* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000001 with the designation "tires" as an
additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost for all 4 tires: $2,030.00 USD. Please document
a copy of the invoice for the tires in PQIS.
** For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000002 with the designation "expendable
items" as an additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost: $9.60 USD.
Only if the customer does not agree to keep the aluminum set of wheels: The cost of disposing of
the tires can be entered as sublet labor with the designation "disposal of tires" in the warranty claim
during warranty processing. Maximum cost: $22.50 USD.
 Damage Code WJ23 066 000 2
Scope 2:

•

Vehicles with magnesium wheels painted in platinum satin-matt (I-no. XDH)
Working time:
Retrofitting magnesium wheels on the vehicle
Includes:
Installing wheel electronics
Mounting tires
Balancing wheels/optimizing wheels
Removing and installing wheel with central bolt

Labor time: 212 TU

Parts required:
00004330431

Magnesium wheel in platinum satin-matt (front)

2 ea.

00004330434

Magnesium wheel in platinum satin-matt (rear)

2 ea.

9A790727502

Sensor for Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

4 ea.

9P1601361C

Valve, aluminum, silver

4 ea.

WJ230000001

Tires on front axle: 265/35 ZR20 (99Y) XL

1 ea.*

Tires on rear axle: 325/30 ZR21 (108Y) XL
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
or
– Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 N1
WJ230000002

– Balance stick-on weights, 5 - 90 g as required;
for Part No., see Porsche Electronic Parts Catalog
(PET)
– Tire mounting paste, e.g. TIP TOP Universal
mounting paste

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* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000001 with the designation "tires" as an
additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost for all 4 tires: $2,030.00 USD. Please document
a copy of the invoice for the tires in PQIS.
** For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000002 with the designation "expendable
items" as an additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost: $9.60 USD.
Only if the customer does not agree to keep the aluminum set of wheels: The cost of disposing of
the tires can be entered as sublet labor with the designation "disposal of tires" in the warranty claim
during warranty processing. Maximum cost: $22.50 USD
 Damage Code WJ23 066 000 2
Scope 3:

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Vehicles with magnesium wheels painted in white gold metallic (I-no. 340)
Working time:
Retrofitting magnesium wheels on the vehicle
Includes:
Installing wheel electronics
Mounting tires
Balancing wheels/optimizing wheels
Removing and installing wheel with central bolt

Labor time: 212 TU

Parts required:
00004330432

Magnesium wheel in white gold metallic (front)

2 ea.

00004330435

Magnesium wheel in white gold metallic (rear)

2 ea.

9A790727502

Sensor for I Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

4 ea.

9P1601361C

Valve, aluminum, silver

4 ea.

WJ230000001

Tires on front axle: 265/35 ZR20 (99Y) XL

1 ea.*

Tires on rear axle: 325/30 ZR21 (108Y) XL
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N2
or
– Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 N1
WJ230000002

– Balance stick-on weights, 5 - 90 g as required;
for Part No., see Porsche Electronic Parts Catalog
(PET)
– Tire mounting paste, e.g. TIP TOP Universal
mounting paste

1 ea.**

* For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000001 with the designation "tyres" as an
additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost for all 4 tires: $2,030.00 USD. Please document
a copy of the invoice for the tires in PQIS.

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** For warranty processing, enter the Part No. WJ230000002 with the designation "expendable
items" as an additional part in the warranty claim; maximum cost: $9.60 USD.
Only if the customer does not agree to keep the aluminum set of wheels: The cost of disposing of
the tires can be entered as sublet labor with the designation "disposal of tires" in the warranty claim
during warranty processing. Maximum cost: $22.50 USD.
 Damage Code WJ23 066 000 2

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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