Sales Check: Restoring Convertible Top Function (GROUP 6, NO. 16/12)

SALES CHECK: RESTORING CONVERTIBLE TOP FUNCTION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SERVICE INFORMATION

The present document was valid at the time of print. A later version may be available online

MODEL YEAR

as of 2013 

Information 

• Document with limited validity. 

This Quick Information is valid until August 31, 2012

VEHICLE TYPE

Boxster (981)/Boxster S (981) 

CONCERNS

Convertible top 

INFORMATION

Convertible top cannot be operated. 

Transport protection for the convertible top via the software (= convertible top operation not active when transporting vehicle) is not yet implemented as standard at present.

Transport protection on Boxster vehicles (provisional):

Connector on convertible top control unit is disconnected. 

Date of Introduction: 

Updated software will be used as standard at the start of the new model year (week 22/2012).

ACTION REQUIRED

During the sales check, re-connect the connector on the convertible top control unit. 

WORK PROCEDURE

Information 

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Assembly work must only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche. 
• The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed. 
• Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts. 

1. Preliminary work: 

   Detach trim panel for rear luggage compartment. → 700619 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment trim panel - section on "Preliminary work" 

2. Connect connector on convertible top control unit: 

   Plug in electric plug connections on the convertible top control unit (-item 1-  ), (-item B-  ) and lock them (-item A-  ).

3. Subsequent work: 

   Secure trim panel for rear luggage compartment. → 700619 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment trim panel - section on "Subsequent work" 

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