Convertable Top Holding Strap - Torn

Boxster

3/99 6128

Binder - Body

Date: 12/3/99

CONVERTIBLE TOP HOLDING STRAP

Vehicle Type:
Boxster

Model Year:
As of 1997 (V)

Concern:
Holding strap of the convertible top torn. The strap is now available as a spare part.

Information:

Fig. 1:

The holding strap that guides the convertible top fabric when closing is now available as a spare part. (See figure 1.) It can be replaced without the removal of the convertible top fabric.

Parts Info.:
Part Number Description
986 561 931 00 New Holding strap

Materials:
Machine yarn, No.30, black
Sewing needle for above
Scissors

Work Procedure:
Replacing a torn holding strap.

CAUTION!
There is risk of injury or bodily harm from the moving parts of the top mechanism. Do not operate the convertible top while performing repairs. Open convertible top approx. 60 cm to facilitate access, and remove ignition key before proceeding with repairs!

Fig. 2:

Fig. 3:

1. Cut off all but 25 mm of the torn holding strap (leaving 25 mm on the side of the strap that is still attached. See Figures 2 & 3, arrow) If the holding strap is completely torn off with nothing still attached, skip to step 3.

Fig. 4:

Fig. 4a:

2. Sew new holding strap onto the 25 mm strip of old holding strap in the areas shown, ensuring the Velcro portion of the new strap is on the inside. (Figures 4 and 4a, arrows A and B) The second stitch (Figure 4a, arrow B) is approx. 20 mm below the first stitch (Figure 4a, arrow A) Skip to step 5.

Fig. 4b:

3. If no old holding strap was available for stitching, it will be necessary to sew the new holding strap to the bonded tab of the convertible top seal. The bonded tab is about 30 mm in length, and runs on the inside of the convertible top seal (Figure 4b, arrow B). Temporarily detach the bonded tab, sew the new holding strap at area A as shown in Figure 4a, and re-bond the tab after sewing is complete. Add second stitch at area B, approximately 20 mm from the fastening seam.

4. Inspect the control arm around which the holding strap slides for burrs, residues, or any other obstruction that may cause damage to the strap. Clean or smooth if necessary. Apply black paint over any exposed areas if reworking was necessary.

5. Wrap new holding strap around the control arm and secure the Velcro portion, ensuring the Velcro is overlapped completely.

6. Operate convertible top several times to ensure proper folding. Adjust Velcro strap as necessary until proper folding/top operation is attained.

Labor:
Labor Operation Time Description
61 28 49 03 50 TU Replacing holding strap on one side

References: Boxster Technical Manual, Group 6, section 61 28 55 - Replacing Convertible top covering, steps 10 and 12.