missing part need help with identification

[E Kap]

While my cabriolet top was in service mode, I found this plastic piece on top of the carpet. It also had a small spring nearby. On the inside cover are the following numbers:

11104A

PTL 4010-PPT20-SW

I have a 1999 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.

I think it has something to do with moving or protecting the cabriolet top when it is getting lowered prior to the shell covering it. I think it is located where the rear hinge locks the back of the cabriolet top to the car body.

Please help identify the part, let me know what it does and where it goes and where to purchase a new part.

Thanks, Eric

[rbbaker]

Eric,

Did you ever figure out what this piece was for? I also have a 1999 Carrera Cabriolet (C2), and earlier today when I was lowering the top I heard something break. When I looked back there, I found the same piece you described with the same part numbers lying on the carpet behind the rear seat. The plastic "arms" were broken in several places, and the little metal spring was lying separately. The top still opens and closes without any problems, so I'm not sure what it's for or how important (or unimportant) it is. I was searching the internet tonight looking for answers and came across your post from last July. Just wondering if you've learned anytihng over the past year that you can share with me.

Thanks,

Russell

[scottiemac]

Russell, I just looked at my cab as I thought I'd seen this before. The part shown in the pictures attaches to the body at the rear of the clamshell opening. If you open the clamshell and look dead centre there is a latch that holds the clamshell down at the rear. I think this little flap protects the canvas from getting caught up in the latch.

[Chuck996]

The piece flips over the latch. This is the same piece Ken Baker Originals in Myrtle Beach removed from my car when doing a minor top adjudtment and tore a hole in my top.

They claimed the innocent one and told me F--- You. I am taling them to Small Claims court.

The part just snaps in place and held by a small spring.

Chuck

[Nwalkertex2]

Ok.   Mine broke the attachment pieces.   where can I get one?   Thanks

[JFP in PA]

26 minutes ago, Nwalkertex2 said:

Ok.   Mine broke the attachment pieces.   where can I get one?   Thanks

 

Dealer or junk yard.