jpoint

I apologize if this question has been directly answered already. I've seen references but can't find a definitive answer. QUESTION - Is the '87-'89 Carrera wind shield the same as the 964 windshield and/or is it a viable substitute? I see parts listing the 96454101110 windshield for '89 - '94 ('89 probably being C4 only). But then I see part number 911-541-011-27 listed as a windshield that also fits but is about $500 cheaper. I've read the late Carrera windshield is 1/4" shorter in total circumference but has the same antenna plug as the 964 part number. I've also heard the 964 windshield will fit the late Carreras that use the same window seal as the 964. I haven't seen anyone who installed the 911 part number windshield in a 964 and reported the results. Sorry if I missed it.

911PERVY

911 3.2 1989 MY and all 964 have the later screen

911 from 1965-88 have the same screen

The aperture in the car is basically the same size

Early ones have a metal trim inside the rubber seal so the screen is about 15mm smaller than the the later ones that dont have a metal trim in

All screens have an internal antenna since 1985

Answer to 1987 - 89 Carrera screen no such single part, dates dont match

JasonAndreas

jpoint

Wow - well that answers it. Thanks. It looks like some vendors are essentially suggesting the pre-89 windshield with the 964 windshield seal.

GoKart

Does the dash have to be removed from a 964 to replace the windshield....?

I got a pretty reasonable quote from Safelite to do the windshield but I doubt it includes removing the dash....

spartansix

Yes, you need to remove the defroster panel (5 screws) and the upper dash (2 screws at the top, one screw each side under the cover plates, 2 hex nuts in the middle which are the hard ones to reach) in order to unplug and re-plug the antenna from the windscreen.

GoKart

Oh I see. Ok. Sounds like pretty minimal de-construction then...?

Thank you.

JohnK964

The one nut that’s next to the center vent can be trying especially if you have large hands that have to squeeze thru the Speedo hole

Sirenty

When my installer did mine, he told me one of the tricks he learned is you don’t have to do that and can get to it from the frunk near the passenger hood strut. No dash removal done on mine. I didn’t watch exactly what he did, but he did remove the plastic cover above the HVAC to make it easier.

I had also wondered why my radio reception was so bad. Apparently, someone previously had cut the windshield antenna wire, maybe on a different replacement, and then just twisted the ends together...

GoKart

So the only reason the dash is pulled is to disconnect the antenna in the windshield...??

Any other gotcha’s when putting a new windshield in?

I’m going to get this done soon.

Marine Blue

When I had mine installed they only removed the air vent trim on the dash. Installer put a string on the antenna when he disconnected it so it would be accessible later.