Cowl - Water leaks to Interior

911 (996)
5/01 5093

Binder - Group 5 - Body

2/21/02

Water Drains in Front Cowl Area

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996) / 911 Carrera 4 (996)

Model Year:
1998 (W) and 1999 (X)

Concerns:
Water leakage in passenger compartment caused by blocked water drains.

Information:

The water drains located in the front cowl area can get blocked by leaves or pine needles on vehicles which are often parked under or near trees. This can lead to water leaking into the passenger compartment.

The water drains in the front cowl area have been modified as of model year 00 (Y).

In the event of complaint, the water drains in the front cowl area are to be modified on MY '99 (X) vehicles.








Part Numbers

Tools:

Pointed-nose pliers

Curved pointed-nose pliers

Slotted screwdriver (small)

Work Procedure:

Modifies the water drains in front cowl area, MY '99 only.

1. Raise vehicle on lifting platform.

2. Remove the front cowl area covers and the battery cover, see 911 Carrera Technical Manual (996), Group 7, Repair, 70 22 19 Removing/Installing cowl panel cover.

3. Work on water drain to the right of the battery (see Figure shown in parts numbers, arrows A and B) (change rubber sleeve).

Caution!
Paint damage/corrosion can be caused by improper handling of the tool!
> Work carefully when removing the rubber sleeves.

3.1 Remove rubber sleeve (arrow A).
To do so, push a small slotted screwdriver between the rubber sleeve (arrow A) and the drainage hose (arrow B) and undo the drainage hose from the rubber sleeve. Push the drainage hose down as far as possible and out of the rubber sleeve.

3.2 Remove rubber sleeve upwards using a pair of curved pointed-nose pliers. The drainage hose (arrow B) can not be removed and remains in the vehicle without being used.

3.3 Install new rubber sleeve 999.703.484.40. To do so, press the drainage hose to one side if necessary. Dampen the outside of the rubber sleeve with some water for easier installation.

4. Work on water drain to the left of the battery (arrows C, D and E) (change rubber sleeve).

4.1 Raise the vehicle with the platform lift until the wheels are free.

4.2 Carefully remove the rubber ring (arrow E) in the left wheel housing using a small slotted screwdriver or a pair of pointed-nose pliers.

4.3 Grip the drainage hose (arrow D) from the wheel housing using a pair of pointed-nose pliers and at the same time carefully press the rubber sleeve (arrow C) downwards from above out of the body. Pull the drainage hose out of the body with the rubber sleeve.

4.4 Install new rubber sleeve 999.703.484.40. Dampen the outside of the rubber sleeve with some water for easier installation.

5. Work on water drain on the outer left (arrow F) (remove rubber sleeve).

5.1 Press the rubber sleeve (with flap) into the wheel housing from the front cowl area side.

6. In addition for 911 Carrera 4 (996): Work on water drain on the outer right (arrow G) (change rubber sleeve).

6.1 Remove rubber sleeve (with flap) upwards. To do so, grip the rubber sleeve from the top using pointed-nose pliers and press out of the body from the wheel housing side.

6.2 Install new rubber sleeve 999.703.476.40. Dampen the outside of the rubber sleeve with some water for easier installation.

7. Work on the right front cowl area cover (arrow H) (install clear plastic cover).

7.1 Clip the clear plastic cover, 996.572.661.00, into the rectangular recess (arrow H) of the right front cowl area cover.

8. Lower the lifting platform.

9. Reinstall front cowl area covers and battery cover.





Working Time

Literature:

911(996) Technical Manual, Group 7:
> Repair: 70 22 19 Removing/installing cowl panel cover
> Repair: 50 93 30 Cleaning front water drains





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