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Disassembling and assembling rear cover: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover
G03129734Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Disassembling And Assembling Rear Cover Components
G03129735Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REAR COVER REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE

No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
1 Fastening screws 4 Unscrew. Tightening torque -10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)- 
2 Rear cover   Undo the fastening screws -1-2-  . See Fig 2 . Adjust the covers on the hinges, the upper lock parts and the right and left rubber buffers according to the contours of the convertible-top compartment lid and the side sections.
3A Logo -Boxster-Boxster-  1 Pull off.  
3B Logo -Boxster S-  1 Pull off.  
4 Rubber pads 2 Remove rubber buffers by turning them. Screw in rubber buffers.
5 Combination screw M6 x 12 2 Unscrew. Tightening torque -10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)- 
6 Upper part of the lock 1 Remove upper part of lock from cover. Fasten the upper part of the lock with the fastening screws -1-  . See Fig 2 .