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Version

Date

Change

0

05/11/2021

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First publication

1

08/09/2021

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3D information added
Repair kit for fastening parts added

Model Line:

911 Carrera (992)

Model Year:

As of 2020

Equipment:

Central locking, "Keyless Entry" (M-no. 4F2 / 4F6)

Concerns:

Door handles

Symptom:

The customer complains about creaking or squealing when the door handle moves in or out.

Cause:

This may be caused by a defect in the following components:
•
•

Remedial
Action:

Door handle mount
Door handle (inner part) – (support bow)

Check door handles for noises and repair them if necessary.

3D information: At the following link you will find a sound recording of a vehicle subject to a complaint, as well as a video of
removing and installing the fastener on the door handle.
5711IN Door handle information

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Component overview

Door handle mount and door handle (inner part) – (support bow)
LHD vehicle – Door handle
1
– Door handle mount

Parts required as needed
Parts Info:

Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

992898511

 Repair kit for fastening adapter

1 ea.

Only if door handle (inner part) – (support bow) is
replaced:
992837885AY

 Support bow
– left (M-no. L0L)

1 ea.

or
992837885G

 Support bow
– right (M-no. L0L)
or

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 Support bow
– right (M-no. L0R)
or

992837886F

1 ea.

 Support bow
– left (M-no. L0R)
Only required for front left support bow for M-no.
L0L or front right support bow for M-no. L0R

N 91017402

 Hex flange bolt with multiple-tooth head, M8 x 22
– Door lock

2 ea.

Checking door handles for noises
Work Procedure: 1

Move door handles in and out of the door panel 10 times using the radio key or door lock button.
Result of check

Action required

( )

No noises can be heard.

The door handles are all right.
End of remedial action.

(✗)

You will hear noises.

Continue with Step 2.

2

Locate noises.
2.1

Pull the corresponding door handle  Door
handle -1- out as far as possible and hold it in
this position.

2.2

Close the door and lock and unlock the
vehicle several times.
Information
In this way, only the side hinge of the door
handle (inner part) moves.
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Result of check

( )

(✗)

No noises can be heard during this
process.

Noises can be heard during this
process.

Action required
Door handle mount damaged.
Replace mounts of all door handles, see 
Technical Information 'Replacing mounts of exterior
door handles'.
Door handle (inner part) damaged.
•

Replace the corresponding door handle (inner
part); see  Workshop Manual '57111903
Removing and installing door handle (inner
part)'.

and
•

Replacing mounts of all door handles

Door handle mount
1
– Door handle mount
LHD vehicle – New door handle mount (with coating)

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Replace mounts of all door handles, see 
Technical Information '57111903 Replacing
mounts of exterior door handles'.

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You will need a second mechanic to help you with this repair.
1

Pull the corresponding door handle  Door handle
-1- out as far as possible and hold it in this position.

Door handle
2

Remove door handle mount  Door handle mount
-1-.
2.1

Support the door handle mount  Door
handle mount -1- with your index finger.

2.2

Unscrew screw  Door handle mount -2- and
set aside.

2.3

Remove door handle mount  Door handle
mount -1- downwards from the door handle
 Door handle mount -3-.
Door handle mount

3

4

Install new door handle mount  Door handle mount
-1-.
3.1

Place door handle mount  Door handle
mount -1- on index finger and position it on
the door handle  Door handle mount -3-.

3.2

Screw in screw  Door handle mount -2and tighten to Tightening torque 2 Nm
(1.5ftlb.) .

Repeat the process for other door handles.
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Invoicing
Invoicing:

For documentation and warranty invoicing, enter the labor operations, PQIS coding and part numbers
specified below in the warranty claim:

APOS

Labor operation

57110240

Checking door handles

57115040

Reworking door handles

57111903

Removing and installing left door handle

57111904

Removing and installing right door handle

I No.

PQIS coding:
Location (FES5)

57110

Door handle

Damage type (SA4)

2000

Noises

Parts Info:

Part No.

Designation

Qty.

992898511

Repair kit for fastening adapter

1 ea.

Only if door handle (inner part) is replaced:
992837885AY

1 ea.

Supporting bow
or

992837885G

1 ea.

Supporting bow
or

992837886AY

1 ea.

Supporting bow
or

992837886F

1 ea.

Supporting bow
Only required for front left support bow for M-no.
L0L or front right support bow for M-no. L0R

N 91017402

References:

Hex flange bolt with multiple-tooth head, M8 x 22
– Door lock

2 ea.

 Workshop Manual '57111903 Removing and installing door handle (inner part)'

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