How to Remove the Convertible Top on a 986 Porsche Boxster

[@bnr32jason]

After two years of searching for one locally, I finally found a hard top! I'm removing my soft top permanently and this is a great video!

[@chrisaslett5687]

Good guide to a job that seems a lot easier than you might think it is. 8 bolts, one electrical connector and some clips on parts to release and only 2 tools! Very helpful.

[@grahamrix-z7e]

Awesome, thanks guys for the simple to follow guide. I replaced my hood with a later hood with a glass window. The retaining bolts did take a bit of time to align, but other than that pretty straightforward.

[@hyawattas]

Wich year is your 986?

[@AverageGuy513]

Thank you. Excellent video explanation. I was worried about your watch getting damaged 😄

[@RedlineAutoParts]

LOL! You're welcome!

[@GuyMiddletons]

Great video. Kept it nice and simple and also got through it all nice and quickly so nice to watch. Brilliant. Thanks.

[@billhughes2752]

Thanks for the informative video. My 1998 also had two phillips screws on each side in addition to the three bolts. Also a switch attached to top by a torx screw.

[@AverageGuy513]

Thank you

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

Super easy to follow video. Thanks a ton for making the time to create and share this.

[@giak]

There are 2 more small, black Philips screws on each side and one more sensor on driver side held with T15 screw. That was on 98 manual base Boxster anyway. Video was helpful nevertheless, thank you!

[@christianbolog8543]

Hi, would you be able to make a video on how to remove and reinstall the convertable top transmission. In particular how to make sure it's adjusted properly and how to make sure the gears are in the right position when reinstalling.

[@RedlineAutoParts]

When we get another Boxster in that we plan on keeping together instead of parting out, we can make that happen.

[@NotMyFirstNameSkyNetisreal]

Ty, replacing mine this weekend.

[@frankhuaso714]

Exactly the same. Thousands of thanks.

[@pezz333]

Great job guys. You made it look very simple, which it is once you see it done. Thank you 👍 That middle, recessed bolt is a hard one to do. Need a long socket 😉

[@alfasteve12]

Exceptionally well done video. Thank you, sir!

[@jasonjkruger]

Replacing the top you will want it in the exact same partially retracted angle in order to attach to the motor correctly right?

[@markncha5848]

Do you have a video of putting back seatbelt on passenger side. Porsche 986

[@terrymains3507]

Hi do you have any vids or info on how to adjust the push rods Regards Terry

[@grahambagwell5346]

Man guys thank you for the video helps a great deal and keep the videos coming .

[@PorschePrestige987]

THANK YOU My plastic window was missing on one i bought and didnt feel like shelling out 2K for a new one

[@Eomak]

Thank you for showing....

[@virgilc6411]

good video, I think my passenger side (left hand drive) Transmission motor has failed so it only rotates on the driver side. Do you think undoing that 10mm bolt as in your vid will be a good idea to test it or what should i Check?Thanks

[@bandidobandicoot7496]

Do you happen to know if these same steps would be used on a 2004 996? It seems as though it should be the same/similar. I’m looking to replace my entire convertible assembly with another used, different cover top. Mine has a rear glass window. Great video!!!

[@brightenupcc]

Awesome video!!

[@cupcake-hn6vm]

Just wanna let you know.There's also two philip screws on each side, holding it to the frame .

[@joselosada6923]

Hello, very good video and well explained, I replaced with your video an original hood of a 98 for one also original of 2003 and now the metal lid does not close as if it were thicker when closing, they tell me that they are compatible, you Did you change any of those models? or do you know if they are actually compatible? thanks and greetings from Spain

[@michaelkang215]

Hi! There are two elastic lines with plastic hook attached to the soft top lining, one on each side, near the roll bar. Do you know where they are attached to?

[@jasonjkruger]

What is the sensor @4:25 it doesnt seem to actually connect to anything

[@grahamrix-z7e]

For the rear screen de mister if you have a glass one.

[@gflorezz]

one side of the hard top won’t go back in place would it be the push rod that isn’t working ? it’s like tilted it’s not evenly all the way in .

[@codykern1077]

What was the connector you unplugged ?

[@jasonjkruger]

You ever figure this out? Might doesnt seem to hook back up to anything

[@malelibrarian]

Great video!

[@7shane4561]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@smitc550]

It is the same for a 987 boxster?

[@DileoFilms]

I can't get the damn sensor unclipped. The wires coming out from underneath the scensor are getting in the way, plus the metal frame of the top itself just beneath where the scensor is clipped in. Those are both in the way, the clip will not budge when I pull down on it

[@MollyPopper]

I couldnt either had to take off the plastic panel with carpet on it behind the seat

[@adamsangels9874]

Use a nice sharp Rambo knife

[@LukePuplett]

Only once I'd smashed it out did I notice the small tab/latch at the top that needs to be pushed to one side while pulling from underneath. Dumb thing was the hardest part of the job. Eventually I chiseled it out as it appeared to be a plug going into the back of an unused socket, rear glass demister? I can't imagine regretting it.

[@jasonjkruger]

Anyone figure out what this sensor is for? Mine doesnt seem to plug into anything

[@jasonjkruger]

@@LukePuplett Anyone figure out what this sensor is for? Mine doesnt seem to plug into anything

[@PorfirioDiaz-ru8jk]

Good job

[@sfopete]

Thank you!!!

[@rezfarid9604]

Please make a similar video for a 996!

[@RedlineAutoParts]

We just missed the opportunity on a 2000 911 Cabrio we just parted out, but definitely for the next one!

[@davesimmons-aclassicmotorc5812]

Great video, thanks

[@JimmyPtheman]

Awesome, thank you sir.

[@daddydaughterday8920]

Wish you would have mentioned and shown the B-pillar Microswitch that also needs to be detached before sliding the top out. It's located on the driver side. You need to pop off the smaller corner panel behind the driver seat, remove the 1 screw and pop it out. Otherwise, you'll end up breaking it off like I did. You can not see this switch at all unless the panel is removed to expose it.

[@bauerswartz7384]

How the fuck do you unplug the convertible motor plug, I feel like I’m going to break mine.

[@gerhardhillmann1]

Thanks! Because race car.