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Topic:
2001
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible Windshield
Last Update: 8/11/01

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This looks like a pretty straight-forward installation. Anyone done one .. advice ... suggestions, w/ant. ?  top tech Central CA

I've done an older one of these with the antenna...have to pull the top portion of the dash. There are several screws, and you have to pull out the gauges (speedo, tach) to expose 10mm screw around center on dashboard. This will give access to the antenna plug, which at least on older Porsche is in dashboard, not a pillar... good luck.  ZGglassguy

The antenna lead is on right pillar - pull the visor to access. Some of these have rock hard 'thane. Not too bad if you are replacing one, but a real stinker if you are doing an r & i. Twist off mirror is a bear to remove; the last one we did had to use a rag & channel locks to get it off. The Boxster is set up the same way.  BG

Thanks guys. Did it today. You're right, the urethane was pretty tough, even in excess of 100 degrees F. Antenna wasn't too bad, was able to stuff it in w/out pulling pillar, but I would recommend pulling it just to be safe, not a cheap w/s. The molding set-up was a bit disappointing. Ordered a new molding, but only got the piece that fits to the glass, had to re-use the rubber flap that inserts into the groove. Took about an hour and a half, mobile. Thanks again.  top tech Central CA

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