Boxster Spyder Interior Question
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Boxster Spyder Interior Question
Background: I purchased 2011 Boxster Spyder back in January and recently noticed a loose fitting vertical carpeted interior panel that covers the seat belt assembly on the passenger side. This vertical panel has a top plastic panel (horizontal) - on each side and to the rear of the seats which is used to affix the rear window on both sides of the car to the a slot in this plastic panel. On my vehicle this panel has a hole in the center (in both driver and passenger panels) and has a screw to affix to the panel to a hidden supporting bracket. This screw (and drilled hole in the plastic panel) is not factory. My guess is this was done because this panel which is normally held in with clips on the supporting bracket - probably frequently came loose when removing the rear window panel.
My question: Has anyone experienced an issue with this panel coming loose during rear window insertion/removal and/or have a similar screw system to hold this panel in place. I am trying to decide on next steps for either restoring this panel and/or continuing with the screw assembly to affix.
Added photo to show panel with screw now removed and hole in panel covered with interior panel disc. So far so good.
My question: Has anyone experienced an issue with this panel coming loose during rear window insertion/removal and/or have a similar screw system to hold this panel in place. I am trying to decide on next steps for either restoring this panel and/or continuing with the screw assembly to affix.
Added photo to show panel with screw now removed and hole in panel covered with interior panel disc. So far so good.
Last edited by MarktheShark; Jul 10, 2014 at 07:53 PM. Reason: Add Picture
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I know there was a recall on the earlier windscreens due to rattling and in some cases coming off during driving so it might be worth checking with your dealer to see if this was the recall fix or if the previous owner performed their own correction. The later 2011 Spyders had this corrected so it realy does depend on when the car was produced. Worth checking either way.
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Thanks for adding the photo.
Just checked mine and it doesn't have that hole/screw.
For me, that area does rattle when the top is on, mostly because of that slot (shown in your picture) where the sunscreen is inserted.
Just checked mine and it doesn't have that hole/screw.
For me, that area does rattle when the top is on, mostly because of that slot (shown in your picture) where the sunscreen is inserted.
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Track Day
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From: Colorado
Thanks all for chiming in. Service records indicate that the original owner did have an issue with a rattle. Not sure if this was the cause and/or if he used the screw to solve. I just got the car back and the panels appear to be very secure. I'll continue to monitor and see if a rattle is noticed now that the screws have been removed and replaced with plastic interior plug cover. Still looks very natural.
Mark
1982 928 5-spd
2011 Boxster Spyder
Mark
1982 928 5-spd
2011 Boxster Spyder
