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Porsche 996 door panel removal.
Behind inside door handle latch is single phillips screw.
You will be working near an airbag.
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View this tutorial door panel removal install instructions note.
Connect an external battery power source to fuse c3 in the interior fuse panel.
There is a moisture barrier that is foam like behind the door panel which needs to be pulled.
To remove them start at the lower edge of the sail panel and use a panel tool to release the retaining clips.
Porsche 996 carrera 911 986 boxster door.
Behind airbag badge is small allen head machine screw.
If you have to.
10 mm socket or wrench small narrow regular screwdriver phillips screwdriver 4 mm hex.
This procedure will be the same for all 1999 2004 porsche 996 s and turbo s with just a few exceptions.
Lift the panel up disconnect the harness driver s side only and remove the panel.
Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers.
If you or the previous owner checked the right boxes on the vast porsche options sheet you ll find a set of 5 1 4 speakers in the doors.
The 1999 2001 models may be slightly different.
This is a step by step photo how to that will show you how to remove the door panel from a porsche 996.
With the door open flip the door latch mechanism to the closed position.
You should disconnect the car battery and wait 10 minutes for residual voltage to discharge.
Fits porsche 996 1998 2005 r led front back notch non mar pry tool lens front bulbs festoon assembly removal incandescent electrical connector lens back spring bulb retainer lens side clip metal collar in trim panel retaining clip plastic or metal notch general tips when prying down on the assemblies to remove them pry on the notched.
Part numbers sometimes change without notice.
To remove the door panel simply pull on the panel near where the plastic clips are located and they should pop right out of the holes in the door one shown by the yellow arrow.
This particular car is a 2002 996 2.