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Old 02-18-2017, 07:07 AM   #1
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Looking for a video to remove the top complete.

I just bought a complete top for the 986.
It had a glass window and the fabric was in fantastic shape.
I need a video on how to remove the entire top.
There are plenty of videos on how to remove the fabric, but I cannot find one on how to remove the top with the frame still attached.

I was thinking I could watch the first steps in replacing it with a hard top, but came up empty handed.

Please help.

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Old 02-18-2017, 07:35 AM   #2
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Go to http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/70-BODY-Convertible_Glass_Window/70-BODY-Convertible_Glass_Window.htm

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Old 02-18-2017, 07:37 AM   #3
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If you just want to take off the entire top and frame (without removing the fabric), you can use the instructions below:

https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/removingthetopandframe
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Old 02-18-2017, 08:51 AM   #4
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If you just want to take off the entire top and frame (without removing the fabric), you can use the instructions below:

https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/removingthetopandframe
It's not hard I did with a friend in just under 3 hrs with these are the instructions
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Old 02-18-2017, 09:43 AM   #5
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I did this mod a few years ago and it is the best of the many mods I have done over the years.
I followed very helpful and detailed instructions by schoir and boxtaboy. Here is a link that includes pdf instructions. It is an easy swap, basically 4 bolts once you disconnect the actuator arms, etc.
Good luck!!
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/installinga'03-'04glasstopandframeona'97
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Old 02-18-2017, 10:12 AM   #6
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I just bought a complete top for the 986.
It had a glass window and the fabric was in fantastic shape.
I need a video on how to remove the entire top.
There are plenty of videos on how to remove the fabric, but I cannot find one on how to remove the top with the frame still attached.

I was thinking I could watch the first steps in replacing it with a hard top, but came up empty handed.

Please help.
Hey, where did you get your top just out of curiosity
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Old 02-18-2017, 11:05 AM   #7
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Hey, where did you get your top just out of curiosity
Kijiji near my house in Oakville.

Great price. Also got a wind defuser
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Old 02-18-2017, 04:02 PM   #8
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Just take your time and be carefull around the foam trays on each side of your top.

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