Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 - User manual

TechnicalManual
911 Carrera (996)
Technicallnformation
Repair
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911 Carrera (996) Body
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911 Carrera (996) Foreword
Foreword
ThismanualcontainsTechnicallnformationaswell asinstructions
on repairsfor Porschevehicles.Itis intendedfor the soleuseof
workshopsbelongingto PorscheAG.
Thedescriptionsform the basisfor professionalandcorrectmainte-
nanceandrepairwork. The contentofthework procedures
describedis basedonthe leveloftrainingofa fitter whohascom-
pletedvocationaltrainingand hasa soundknowledgeofthe prod-
uct. Thislevelofknowledgeis necessaryinorderto carry outthe
work described.
Warning notes
Thewarningnotesand safetyinstructionsareclassifiedbythe
respectivesignalisingword (Danger,Warning,Caution)besidethe
warningsymbol.
& Caution!
Warns against minor injury or damage to property if the
instructions are not observed.
To preventinjuryandrestricted operatingandtraffic safetyofthe
vehicle,or damageto the vehicleasthe resultof incorrectwork,
readtheseinstructionscarefullyandobservethem withoutfail.
Itis notpossiblefor PorscheAGto givea detailedevaluationof all
dangersituationsfor the personscarryingoutthework. Itis there-
fore imperativethatallpersonscarryingoutrepairandmaintenance
workon Porschevehiclesusetheir specialistknowledgeto ensure
thattheirown safetyis notatrisk andthe procedurechosenwill not
haveanynegativeeffects onthe vehicle-especiallywith regardto
safety.
Itisthereforeexpresslyspecifiedthatallworkinvolvedinthe work
proceduresdescribedshouldbecarriedoutonlyinaccordancewith
thevalidguidelinesand regulationsofthe localauthoritiesresponsi-
blewith respectto healthand accidentpreventionand environmen-
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Warns against death or very serious injury which will cer-
tainly occur if the instructions are not observed.
Warns against death or very serious injury which may occur
if the instructions are not observed.

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tal protection,andin compliancewiththe legalrequirementsof
individualcountries.
Notes
Notescontainadvisoryinformationrelatedto thework procedure
whichmakesthe fitter's work easier.Thefollowingpictogramindi-
catesthis information:
rn Note!
Containsadvisoryinformationwhichmakestheworkprocedureeas-
Ier.
Dueto the continuousdevelopmentandimprovementofour vehi-
cles,there maybe discrepanciesbetweenthe actualtechnicalsta-
tus ofthe vehiclesandthe workdescriptions.Anyexisting
deviationsarecorrected by meansofsupplements,andthe scope
ofthe descriptionsis extendedwithsupplements.
PorscheAGretainsthe rightto implementchangesat anytime and
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911 Carrera(996) Foreword
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Theworkshopdocumentationfor the"911 Carrera(996)"modelhas
the designation"911 Carrera(996)TechnicalManual"andcontains
Technicallnformationaswell as instructionson Repairs.
Theintegrationofthe technicalinformationpublishedinthe"911
Carrera(996)"TechnicalManualwiththe instructionsonrepairspro-
videsthe userwith a complexreferencework that combinesinto
onebook associatedor cross-referencedmaterialof relevanceto
workshopsandoriginatingfrom variousinformationmedia.
The"911 Carrera(996)"TechnicalManualconsists of 15folder$,
subdividedintothe followingGroups.
.a Entirevehicle-General
.a Diagnosis,part 1 (upto RepairGroup45)
.a Diagnosis,part2 (asofRepairGroup69)
.1 Engine,part1 (upto RepairGroup13)
.1 Engine,part 2 (asof RepairGroup15)
.2 Fuel,exhaust,engineelectronics
.3 Transmission,manualtransmission
.3 Transmission,automatictransmission
.4 Runninggear
.5 Body
.6 Bodyequipment,exterior
.7 Bodyequipment,interior
.8 / 9 Air conditioning/ Electrics
.9 Circuitdiagrams,part1 (upto andincluding'99 model)
.9 Circuitdiagrams,part 2 (asof andincluding'00 model)
Thetwo folders withGroup0 areto be regardedasone folder;i.e.
file the "Technicallnformation"notices onlyinthe folder "Group0
Diagnosis,part 1"-up to Repair Group 45-.
ThesecondfolderGroup0 Diagnosis,part2 -as of Repair Group
69- includesthefurther RepairGroupsbelongingto GroupO.
Thetwo folderswith Group1 areto be regardedasonefolder;i.e.
filethe "Technicallnformation"onlyinfront ofthe repairdescriptions
inthe folder Group1 -Engine, part1 -up to Repair Group 13-.
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Thesecondfolder Group1 Engine,part 2 -as of Repair Group
15- includesthe furtherRepairGroupsbelongingto Group1.
Thetwo folders withGroup9 areto be regardedas onefolder;i,e.
filethe "Technicallnformation"noticesonlyinthe folder Group9 Cir-
cuit diagrams,part1 -up to '99 model-.
Thesecondfolder Group9 Circuitdiagrams,part2 -as of '00
model- includesthefurtherRepairGroupsbelongingto Group9.
The"911 Carrera(996)"TechnicalManualhasthesamestructurein
eachfolder,withthefollowingbreakdownfor allGroups:
Title page: "911 Carrera (996)" Technical Manual
.Foreword
Title page: "Technical information"
.Table of contents,TechnicalInformation
.T echnicallnformation
Title page: "Repair"
.Overview ofrepairgroups
.T able of contents,repair
.General/technical data
.Description of repairs
Ascanbe seenfrom the breakdown,the publishedTechnicallnfor-
mationis inthe frontpart ofeachfolder-numbered accordingto
the Groups.TheTableof Contentsassignedto eachGroupwillbe
periodicallyupdated.
Followingthe TechnicalInformation,separatedbyatitle page,the
instructionson repairs-assigned accordingto the Groupsor bro-
kendowninto RepairGroups-are includedinthefolders.
Theinstructionsonrepairswillbeextendedandupdatedbymeans
ofsupplements.
rn Note!
Sheetsthat alreadyexistinthe"911 Carrera(996)"TechnicalMan-
ualandare updatedor revisedandtherebyexchangedbya supple-
mentare designatedin thefooter withthe supplementnumber
correspondingto thecurrentversion:e.g. "Printedin Germany-2,-
2000"

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Dueto a systemmodificationintheTechnicalLiteratureproduction,
the followingprocedureshavechangedinmodelyear 2000:
1 -The previous record sheet in the folder "O-Genera!" and
the supplement contents sheet -red sheet- have been
omitted. A supplement overview now appears sepa-
rately in each folder. The new supplement contents
sheet can be destroyed after the supplement is filed in
the folder.
2 -The page numbering in the new and the replaced chap-
ters are no longer continuous. Each new chapter is now
given an additional chapter number followed by the
page number e.g. -2 Page 11 =>Rep. Gr. 0; General.
3 -The old page numbering still applies to existing chap-
ters and those that are not replaced.
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supplementinthecorrespondingfolderandmustnolongerbe
maintainedby hand.

Group 0: Entire vehicle -General
Salescheck
Maintenance
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On-boarddiagnosis
DMEdiagnosis
Tiptronicdiagnosis
ABSdiagnosis
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Convertible-topdiagnosis
Airbagdiagnosis
Roll-overprotectionsystemdiagnosis
Seatmemorydiagnosis
Heatingdiagnosis
Alarmsystem diagnosis
PCMdiagnosis
ParkAssistentdiagnosis
HBAdiagnosis
Group 1: 1
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Engine
Engine -Crankcase, suspension
Engine -Crankshaft, pistons
Group 1: 1
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Engine
Engine-Cylinder head,valvedrive
Engine-Lubrication
Engine-Cooling
Group 2: 2
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Fuel, exhaust, engine electronics
Fuelsupply,control
Exhaustsystem,turbocharging
Fuelsystem,electronicinjection
Fuelsystem,K-Jetronic
Exhaustsystem
Starter,powersupply,cruisecontrol
Ignitionsystem
Group 3: 3
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34
35
39
Transmission, manual transmission
Clutch,control
Manualtransmission-Actuation, housing
Manualtransmission-Gears, shafts,intogearsh
Finaldrive,differential,differentiallock
Group 3: 3
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Transmission, automatic transmission
Torqueconverter
Automatictransmission-Actuation, housing
Automatictransmission-Gears, control
Finaldrive, differential,differentiallock
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Group 4: 4
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Running gear
Frontwheel suspension,drive shafts
Rearwheel suspension,drive shafts
Wheels,tires, suspensionalignment
Ant~LockBrakeSystem(ABS)
Brakes-Brake mechanics
Brakes-Hydraulics, regulator,booster
Steering
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Body
Bodyfront
Bodycenter,roof,frame
Bodyrear
Lids,flaps
Doorfront,centrallockingsystem
Group 6: 6
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68
69
Body equipment, exterior
Slidingroof
Convertibletop,hardtop
Bumpers
Glazing,windowcontrol
Exteriorequipment
Interiorequipment
Passengerprotection
Body equipment, interior
Linings,insulation
Seatframes
Seatupholsteries,covers
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88
Group 8: Air conditioning
Heating
Ventilation
Airconditioning
Auxiliaryairconditioningsystem
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96
Group 9 Electrics
Instruments,alarmsystem
Radio,telephone,on-boardcomputer,navigation
Windshieldwiperandwashersystem
Lights,lamps,switchesexterior
Lights,lamps,switchesinterior,theftprotection
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97
Group 9: Circuit diagrams
Wiring(upto and includingthe '99 model)
9
97
Group 9: Circuit diagrams
Wiring(fromthe'DOmodel)
Overview of repair groups
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Safety instructions for body repairSafety instructions for disassembling components...Safety instructions for air conditioningSafety instructions for fuel tankSafety instructions for paintwork, glass, upholstery, liningsSafety instructions for airbag systemSafety instructions for doorSafety instructions for sliding roofSafety instructions for rear spoilerSafety instructions for rear windowSafety instructions for windscreenSafety instructions for heat shieldsSafety instructions for cabriolet convertible top.Safety instructions for roll-overprotection systemSafety instructions for plug location plan (body)Safety instructions for water drains (body)Safety instructions for welding ,
Safety instructions for Teromix-6700 two-component adhesiveSafety instructions for hydraulic system '
Safety instructions for hardtop ,
Safety instructions for belt strap holder ,
General information and quality notesElectronic control modules-Protectionagainstovervoltage-Replacing control modules '
Tools and metalworking tools for body repairsStraightening systems """"""""""'."""""."""""""""'"Metalworkingtools-Electrical equipment-Mechanical equipment-Compressed-air equipment-Welding equipmentCheck dimensions for body repairFloor assembly control dimensions for the 996 Carrera model up to model
year 2000Floor asembly control dimensions for the GT3 modelFloor assembly control dimensions for the 996 Carrera model from model
year 2001Body parts of high-strength steel
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Water drainage planWater drainage plan -CabrioletCheck dimensions for body repair -Cabriolet structure
Plug location plan ,
Diagram -body gap dimensions "'.".""""..""'..'
Diagram -keys to symbols for welding work.Resistance spot weldingInert-gas arc welding (MAG procedure)Gas weldingSeam sealsAccessories-Front lid.-Doors-Sliding roof panel-Rear lid...Work sequence for accident repair.
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Body front
Removing and installing wheel housing linerRemoving and installing the wingReplacing closing panelCutting out closing panel and front floor panelPreparing closing panel and front floor panel for installation and fitting.Welding in closing panel and front floor panelTools and materials ".".,."..",.",."""",.,.,..,..."., ,.."Replacing wheel housings and side members (sectional repair)Cutting out wheel housings and side membersPreparing wheel housings and side members for installation and fitting.Welding in wheel housings and side membersReplacing wheel housingRemoving wheel housing, lower shell and outer side member from the body
Preparing wheel housing, lower shell and outer side member for installation
and fitting.Welding wheel housing, lower shell and outer side members into the body.
Tools and materialsCleaning front water drains on Coupe and CabrioletReplacing front wallCutting out front wallPreparing front wall for installation and fittingWelding in front wallTools and materialsReplacing front wall- Carrera 4/ GT 3 ,Cutting out front wallPreparing front wall for installation and fitting
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Body centre, roof, frame
Removing and installing underbody coverReplacing rear centre panelRemoving and installing deformation elementReplacing roofDisconnecting roofPreparation of roof for installation and fittingWelding in roofTools and materialsReplacing lower side memberCutting out lower side memberPreparation for installation of lower side member and fitting.Welding in lower side memberTools and materialsReplacing lower side member-CabrioletCutting out lower side memberPreparation for installation of lower side member and fitting.Welding in lower side memberTools and materialsReplacing seat cross memberCutting out seat cross memberPreparation of seat cross member for installation and fitting.Welding in seat cross memberTools and materials ,
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Body rear
Removing and installing wheel housing linerCleaning rear water drains on Coupe and Cabriolet.Replacing side sectionReplacing side section-Cabriolet ,Replacing rear closing panelReplacing rear closing panel- GT 3Cutting out rear closing panelPreparing the rear closing panel for installation and fitting.Welding in rear closing panelTools and materials
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Lids
Disassembling and assembling front lidDisassembling and assembling rear lidDisassembling and assembling release for front lid -up to model year 2000
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Disassembling and assembling rear lid -GT3Disassembling and assembling release for front lid -as of model year 2001 ..
DisassemblingreleaseforfrontlidAssemblingreleaseforfrontlidDisassembling and assembling release for rear lid -as of model year 2001 ...
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Door front, central locking system
Removing and installing door ..,Disassembling and assembling doorDisassembling doorAssembling doorAdjustment instructions for assembly of the doorDiagram: sheetmetal clips and grommetsBasicsettingofdoorlock-Basic setting of the door lock before installation.Standardisingthe system-Standardisingthepowerwindows-Blockage detection function-Precondition for operation of the power windows.Fitting the door window in the clamping jawsAdjusting the door window angle in the vehicle's longitudinal directionAdjusting the door window height-Adjustment procedure:-Checking the adjustmentAdjustment of the door window pressing force on the door seal at the top and
sides. -Adjustment procedure:-Checking the adjustment:Adjusting the lower stop of the power window unitDisassembling and assembling door handleSetting the door ,Removing and installing inner door release (bowden cable) for door lock.Removing and installing door handleRemoving and installing orientation lighting (LED light-emitting diodes)-Removing orientation lighting (LED light-emitting diodes)-Installing orientation lighting (LED light-emitting diodes)

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911 Carrera{996}
Safety instructions for body repair
Safety instructions for disassembling components
Danger of injury and damage to vehicle if the vehicle falls
from the lifting platform!
If the centre of gravity of the vehicle is changed as a
result of removed components, the vehicle must be
secured on the lifting platform!
Safety instructions for air conditioning
.No welding,solderingorhot-air heatingmaytakeplace
onparts of thefilled air-conditioningsystem!
.While dryingafter paintingwork,thetemperatureburden
onthe vehiclemustnotexceedtwohoursata maximum
temperature of80 °C!
.Make surethatparts of theair-conditioningsystemdonot
heat up duringweldingor solderingworkon thevehicle!
Safety instructions for fuel tank
When carrying out grinding and welding work near the
fuel tank or fuel-carrying parts, make sure that these
parts do not heat up!
It is recommended to remove endangered parts!
.Adjacent parts must be covered!
Change in centre of gravity of vehicle when parts are
removed!
Danger of fire due to the filled air-conditioning system heat-
ing up during welding and soldering work!
Danger of fire due to fuel tank or fuel-carrying parts heating
up during grinding and welding work!

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Safety instructions for paintwork, glass, upholstery,
linings
.No other vehicles may be left unprotected in areas used
for body repair!
Safety instructions for airbag system
.Always remove ignition key during body work, and do not
commence adjustment work until a waiting period of at
least 1 minute has elapsed!
.The ground strap of the battery must be disconnected
during work on the airbag system and alignment bench
work within the framework of body repair!
.Always remove ignition key during body work, and do not
commence adjustment work until a waiting period of at
least 1 minute has elapsed!
.The ground strap of the battery must be disconnected
during work on the airbag system and alignment bench
work within the framework of body repair!
Safety instructions for door
Malfunctions in the alarm system!
Danger of fire and danger of damage to battery, paintwork
and glass due to flying sparks during body repair!
Danger of injury if airbag units are triggered while ignition
key is not removed!
Danger of injury if side airbag units in the door are triggered
while ignition key is not removed!
Danger of material damage if the door lock is installed incor-
rectly!

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The door lock should be installed only when the actuating
lever is in basic position!
.Always remove ignition key during body work, and do not
commence adjustment work until a waiting period of at
least 1 minute has elapsed!
The ground strap of the battery must be disconnected
during work on the airbag system and alignment bench
work within the framework of body repair!
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When carrying out assembly work in the area of the con-
nection piece (Item 3), the bottom part of the door handle
(Item 4) and the door lock (Item 5), the fuse No.1 in row
D must be removed!
A Caution!
Damage to plug connection lugs during door removal!
Damage to lugs when pulling the plug connection out of the
A-pillar!
The locking element at the bottom part of the plug con-
nection must be pulled out before the plug connection is
disconnected!
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Damage by bending the bowden cable at the hook!
Pull the hook out of the end piece only after installation in
the inner door release!
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Danger of injury if side airbag units in the door are triggered
while ignition key is not removed!
There is a danger of injury if fingers or hands are trapped by
the door window when the comfort function is triggered:
lower and raise door window!
Damage to the bowden cable when removing door trim
panel!

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Safety instructions for sliding roof
The rear water drainage channel or the sliding roof mecha.
nism is damaged if the sliding/tilting roof trim is moved
incorrectly!
.The sliding roof panel must not be moved to the "Open"
position when the sliding roof panel has been removed!
.In order to avoid damage to the guides of the sliding roof,
the sliding/tilting roof panel (Item 4) must be moved with-
out the use of force!
Safety instructions for rear spoiler
The hydraulic system is under 30 bar pressure when the rear
spoiler is extended!
No work must be carried out on the hydraulic system
when the rear spoiler is extended!
.The additional wing must be moved to the lowest position
for use in public traffic!
Safety instructions for rear window
When cutting out the rear window, take care not to dam-
age the surrounding section!
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Damage to water drainage channel and sliding roof mecha-
nism when sliding roof panel is removed!
Danger of injury and danger of damage to hydraulic system
if pressure is discharged suddenly!
Dangerof injuryand dangerofdamageto thevehicleif han-
dlingis modified whenadjustingtheadditionalwing!
Damage to surrounding section if rear window is removed
incorrectly!

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.The vehiclemustnotbe useduntil the curing timehas
elapsed.
In order to ensure that the bonded joint is sufficiently strong,
the following boundary conditions must be adhered to:
.Curing time: 3 hours
.Temperature: at least 10 °C
.Fixing time: approx. 1 hour
Rear window can be destroyed if pressure frame is fitted
incorrectly!
.The pressure frame must be in contact on all sides!
Safety instructions for windscreen
.The vehicle must not be used until the curing time has
elapsed.
Inorder to ensurethat thebondedjoint is sufficientlystrong,
the followingboundaryconditionsmustbe adheredto:
.Curing time: 3 hours
.Temperature: at least 10 °C
.Fixing time: approx. 1 hour
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Damage to rear window if curing time of adhesive is not
observed!
Wire strand can crack and melt off during heating if pressure
frame is fitted incorrectly!
Danger of injury and danger of damage to windscreen if cur-
ing time of adhesive is not observed!
Danger of damage to surrounding section and to the label
with the vehicle identification number if rear window is
removed incorrectly!

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.When cutting out the rear window, ensure that the sur-
rounding section and the label with the vehicle identifica-
tion number are not damaged!
Safety instructions for heat shields
.Damaged or distorted heat shields must be straightened
or replaced!
Safety instructions for cabriolet convertible top
.The convertible top must no longer be electrically moved
in service position!
.The hydraulic system can be bled only if the hydraulic cyl-
inders are removed from the convertible-top supports and
drive levers on both sides!
Wirestrandsmustnot be crossed!
.The convertible top must no longer be electrically oper-
ated when the convertible-top support is detached!
5 Safety instructions for body repair
Printed in Germany -42, 2000
5-1 page6 c5xxxxxl
Danger of heat accumulation if deformed heat shields are
assembled near the rear spoiler and rear bumper!
Damage to tension bow seal if convertible top is actuated
electrically in service position!
Damage to convertible-top frame if not running synchro-
nously during bleeding!
Short circuit and burns on convertible top if wire strands are
crossed!
Damage to or destruction of convertible top in the case of
electrical actuation when convertible top is removed!