Disclaimer2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 1A/00 Date: 001027
Interior - Noises in The A Pillar Area
Boxster
la/00 7057
Binder 7, Body Interior Equipment
10-27-00
Noises In The Door/Trim Panel Area - A-Pillar Trim
Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S
Model Year:
As of 1997 (V) /2000 (Y)
Concern:
Noises in the area of the passenger compartment. Left or Right A-pillar trim.
Information
This is a supplement to the Technical Information Group 7, No.1/00 dated 6-30-2000 "Noises in the dashboard area"
Complaint:
Creaking and/or crackling noises on the A-pillar trim in the windshield area on the left and right hand side.
Cause:
The front tips of the A-pillar trim are touching the bottom of the windshield (arrows, figure 1).
Repair:
1. Remove the A-pillar trim.
2. Stick a 10 mm wide felt strip onto the A-pillar trim above the lower edge (arrow, figure 2.)
3. Reinstall the A-pillar trim.
Note:
Make sure the felt tape is not visible when the trim is reinstalled.