Cab flap hinge part number

[oceanbluecab]

The cab flap is supported by two hinges on both sides and the one closer to the front on the driver's side of my 99 is broken. Don't know how this happened but my son noticed it. Sometimes, the flap doesn't quite sit in place. Does anyone have an exploded view and the part number? It appears to be the same color as the car and is about 5" long.

[Loren]

How about a picture? I for one am not sure which part you mean.

[oceanbluecab]

I'm out of town this week but will be back this weekend. I'll post some pics. It's hard to describe but I am sure the picture will help.

Loren, do you have an expoded parts pic of the cab flap area? Thx.

[Loren]

That's my point - the parts list has at least 3 pages of cab top mechanism parts.

[Izzy]

I think I know what you are talking about. I replaced the driver side of my 99 Cab this past Sunday. The part is 996-561-097-02 and I paid $189.50 here in Charlotte.

It has to parts, one curved and one straight. The straight one also broke on mine. Unfortunately, Porsche doesn't sell the upper hinge, only the whole piece with the body bracket.

Once I got it home, look at the two hex bolts on the part, and undo them. If you undo them on the car also, no need to replace the body bracket.

Open the top half way to elevate the steel cover, I followed the directions of the SmartTOP to get to the carpet. Used a basketball to hold the metal top cover up while removing and reinstalling the hinge. Not a big deal. Sorry didn't take any pictures.

Izzy

:)

[oceanbluecab]

I found a picture online. Here it is. Cn I just replace the hinge or do I need the entire small cover?

Edited March 17, 2005 by oceanbluecab

[oceanbluecab]

I found a picture online. Here it is. Cn I just replace the hinge or do I need the entire small cover?

[oceanbluecab]

Sunset Imports was extremely helpful with my part search. The part number is 996-561-907-02 and it is primed. As Izzy pointed out, I need the entire part #6 below.

Edited March 17, 2005 by oceanbluecab

[Izzy]

Even though you have to buy the whole part, when you get it you can remove the part that broke only and replace that. It was not a big job to do if you remove the two allen bolts. The part came in black, and the part I replace is blue. However, it is hidden all the time, so I did not bother to paint. If you run into trouble, let me know, happy to help.

Izzy

[frisbee91]

Even though you have to buy the whole part, when you get it you can remove the part that broke only and replace that. It was not a big job to do if you remove the two allen bolts. The part came in black, and the part I replace is blue. However, it is hidden all the time, so I did not bother to paint. If you run into trouble, let me know, happy to help.

Izzy

I have the same issue with a broken hinge arm on the clamshell of my '99 Cabriolet.

I'd like to replace just the broken arm piece. I know that Porsche only sells the entire assembly, but I'm considering fabricating a new arm. Does anyone have any idea how to remove the upper pivot point on the arm, where the latch pin is located?

FYI, there is a DIY thread on this topic HERE.