The nice thing about the 2006 987 over the 2005 was the smart air bag system. Both my young children ride in my car with no issues. The air bag turns off automatically based on their weight. I do use a booster seat for my 7 year old based on Illinois state law.
The system is very sensitive. It will even sense if I have my briefcase sitting there, and turn off the airbag because it is not heavy enough. I think the threshold is about 100 pounds. You get a light in the center counsel that states the air bag is off. I have been married 15 years, and consider myself a good husband and gentleman, but I do know that the light goes off when my wife is with me! I also want to be married for at least another 50 years, so I don't ask my wife's weight...but the Boxster knows!!
BMX672, I understand your frustration, but remember many Porsche dealerships have a labor rate that easily exceeds $150-$200 per hour. I really don't think the process you require is just a 1/2 hour job. Nor do I think it is more than 2 hours.
Just another part of the high cost of ownership.