Replaced my spoiler curtain
 

I finally got around to replacing my spoiler curtain the other day.
I've been putting it off, because I really didn't want to take the spoiler apart and off as described on P-Car. I just started poking around to see how the old, split curtain piece(s) were attached and how they come off. I got the old one off in about 5 minutes
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Raise the spoiler to the top. lower for 2 seconds.

The lower section (2) snaps on/off a metal bar on the spoiler. (2a),
and also has a pin (1&1a) a little higher holding it into place. Can't see it here, it's on the inside of the vertical metal piece.
The top part of the curtain (3) just snaps on to the top of the spoiler (3a),
Bottom picture is the cross section of how it snaps onto the top ledge. It has a tooth or barb on the bottom that passes over a sheet metal edge on the ledge and snaps on.

Once I got a corner of the top on, I worked the rest of it on from above, pushing/sliding the curtain onto 'the ledge' underneath the spoiler. At the same time I was pushing back with my other hand on the outside edge of the spoiler with a micro cloth so there was no movement of the spoiler as I was attaching the top.

To install:

Hook (1) around (1a) on both sides.
Snap (2) onto (2a) and work it on the entire bottom length.
Snap the corner of (3) onto (3a) and work it onto the ledge the entire length of the spoiler.

Stats
Parts needed Spoiler Curtain: 993-512-121-00
Tools needed: MicroFiber cloth
Removal: 5 minutes
Installation: 15 minutes
Beers: only time for one :biggulp:

Nice!

I got to do this job myself pretty soon, this is handy :)

Excellent.....

This needs to be posted in the DYI section...

this looks familiar, mine failed at the top slat bend as too. Wait, your car looks familiar as well, Guards red is a classic :)

Laker - Great write up. You should submit this to the 964 DIY section.

Oh yeah, the p-car write-up is nuts and totally unnecessary.

Marc
p.s. I'll move it to the DIY in a day or two in case any constructive comments worth saving in the DIY section get posted.

Mine is torn, but towards the very top. It's not noticeable, so I haven't deemed it worth replacing.

Nice write-up, Laker.

Step 3-3a was a real beetch on my car. The fit was too tight to do it in place. I had to remove the spoiler and fit it while the spoiler sat on a sturdy work surface. I think it's due to inconsistencies in the manufacture of the curtain. My part was purchased from Porsche...you'd think it would be a great fit. LOL.

Thanks for the wirte-up...I too need to do this. Where did you source the part? Price? Do you happen to have a part # handy?

The part number is 993-512-121-00. You can order it from your favorite vendors who carry OEM parts including Sunset, Pelican, EBS Racing, etc.

This is a fantastic write-up and better than the one I had in mind (you just saved me from an inferior write-up Laker :D )

I think I did the top section first and then the bottom part on the thick bar. Had to fiddle a bit getting the pin 1-1a to fit properly on the spoiler lip. But, I do have to say that it took me 5 minutes in total - taking the old one off and installing the new one.... I wish this was the case with my other projects too.

It's a ~$100 part, depending on where you buy it.

nice write up...For the general thought....if you catch the split before it completely disintegrates (especially
in more than one place) the judicious application of some black (yes, they make colors) duct tape will last for many mile and will save you the $100 + bucks
not for perfectionists...just a thought

Thanks for the kind words guys. I get a kick out of simplifying overly complex procedures.


I felt the same and was scared off by the P-Car procedure. Deep down, I knew it wasn't right, and it bugged me.


I think the top of the curtain is perfectly straight, but the ledge on the spoiler has an arc to it. 3-->3a was the toughest part, but do-able if you reach around the front of the spoiler from above.


993-512-121-00 I have a deal with my local P-dealer. Sonnen's price + 10% so about $100 with tax.


Yeah, I read that somewhere and thought about it, but like upgrades, work-arounds with duct tape are also a slippery slope I want to avoid if at all possible

Great write up and perfect timing for me as this is one of the things that will soon need attention on my car. Thanks for sharing.