How to replace the rear
spoilergrille
Contributed by:
Marcel
Knops
The reason why…
My 993 Carrera 2 was upgraded with a Carrera
S spoilergrille. (original part number 000 044 800 98). Unfortunately the
grills as well as the centerpiece were not correctly installed by the previous
owner. Result: I lost the right grille driving around 130 Mph
Oeps…
The centerpiece was not installed correct
as well….
I ordered the original grill (993 512
587 01C) as well as 10 clamps (999 591 390 02 ) and the adhesive kit (999
915 509 40)
It is easier to do the repair while the
spoiler itself has been dismantled completely. This allows also to check
the mechanism.
For removal please check: http://p-car.com/diy/aerokit/tailremove/tailremove.htm
Check the retrieval mechanism on corrosion
and repaint the small rolling bar (dotted line in picture)
Remove the old kit layer very thoroughly
with an abrasive or grinding tool.
Especially the edges on the left and right
side are used to create a strong connection between the grill and the spoiler.
Just rework the edges (left and right)
with an abrasive tool or abrasive paper (180)
Next step is to clean the complete inner
edge of the frame; this is mandatory for a good seam or suture
The enclosed primer will form a base-layer
for a strong connection.
Be careful ! This black primer can make
stains on your paint that will be difficult to remove. Be sure to
“paint” the primer just below the top of the edge. This will cover up any
kit- left-overs that will arise when the grill is pushed into the frame
In the background you see kit component
A, component B and the accelerator.
Hint:
Officially you have to follow the guidelines
within the Porsches Repair Manual and probably it requires a special kit-pistol
to mix and bring on the kit.
You should use as much component A as B
but just a few drops of the accelerator. I did mix it manually (lack of
special tools) and remind that during mixing the temperature is going up
which is speeding up the harden-process.
Place the grill carefully on its place
and push it in the frame.
Wait 15 – 30 minutes for the kit start
to harden
Next step: mount the clamps cross-wise.
Push the grill firmly into the frame and press the clamps as tight as possible.
Use a small screw driver.
Check on any stains or large kit left-overs
and remove if any.
Let the kit harden for around 24 hours
Remove the kit the is sticking outside
the grill. Don’t forget the backside !
Alignment of the spoiler
A : To align the retrieval mechanism with
the hood filling plates are mounted.
This is done in the factory so should
be OK but you can also position the spoiler into the hood itself
B / C
Micro switches have small thread ends
which determine the up and down position of the spoiler
D:
Check if small toothed wheel is not set
too tight
And ready
The complete repair took me 8 hours (hardening
time excluded) but with this manual you should be able to do it faster.
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