Removing and Installing Roll-Over Bar

Removing And Installing Roll-Over Bar







Safety Instructions For Work On The Roll-Over Protection System
- It is impermissible to perform repairs on the roll-over bar modules.
- The roll-over bar modules must be replaced in the event of visible damage or pressure marks.

WARNING:
- Danger of injury during work on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
- Work on the roll-over protection system must be performed only with the ignition key withdrawn.
- Please note: Do not begin assembly work until after a waiting time of 1 minute has elapsed.
- Tools or other objects must not be placed in the extension area of the roll-over protection system.

- Danger of injury during work on the roll-over protection system.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).
- After assembly work on the roll-over protection system - but at least every 2 years - the function of the roll-over protection system must be tested by triggering it via the diagnostic interface of the Porsche System Tester.
- Perform the function test on the roll-over protection system only with the hardtop and covering cap removed and the convertible top open.

Mechanical Emergency Triggering Of The Roll-Over Protection System
If the roll-over bar modules cannot be triggered via the diagnostic interface, mechanical emergency triggering is possible.

WARNING:
Danger of injury during mechanical emergency actuation.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.







Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the module and press it against the top edge of the pawl. Press the screwdriver to the right -arrow A- and hold it while pressing up in direction of arrow -arrow B-. The roll-over protection system is released.


Removing Roll-Over Protection System










WARNING:
Danger of injury during assembly work. The roll-over bar module can be triggered.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).

Installing Roll-Over Protection System










Tightening Torques