Hey guys,
I didn't see this rubber (or plastic) bit in the PET. Does anyone know the part number?

Tih,
Jeremy

 

993 503 393 00

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How easy is it to replace?

 

Awesome. Thanks bud. Looks pretty easy... I think the trick will be not to chip the paint. Lube... when in doubt, lube... And maybe some heat. Where'd you find the part number?

 

I did a Google search with "993 trunk seal" and realised it was a weatherstrip.

I was curious to see how easy it was to replace since I need to replace some of them too, but mainly the one between the light and bumper, which may be harder to do.

 

I just bought the body seals too

 

It's called a cowl to fender seal. There are fasteners under the back of the fender (inside the door jamb, accessible with the door open) that need to be loosened to R&R it.

 

Gracias.

 

Wanted to revive this before it got too stale.

Jerbroo - how'd the installation go? Easy? hard? any surprises?

 

I did this on a pre 1989 911 awhile back without removing the fenders. It took me a few hours to be careful not to chip the paint. I don't know if the 993 is the same, but I assume it would be close.

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As NP993 said, there is more to this than a simple remove and replace

Fasteners in the fender/jamb need to be removed to replace this seal
The seal is captured by the fasteners
Hope that makes sense

 

I gotta do this too. Adding this to my parts order next time I call Andrea.

 

I had my windshield replaced and they found a bit of rust, so I had that taken care of and the seals needed to come out for the respray around the windshield.

This is not an easy task.
Perhaps with better lubricant, it would have been easier? I used detail spray.
There are 2 fender screws, accessible after opening up the door.
The rear fastener goes through the seal.
The seal goes over, not through, the front fastener.
Loosen the front fastener and remove the rear fastener.
Gently, but firmly pull the old seal up and out.
Clean out the dirt and grime.
My recommendation is to start the install in the frunk with the hood up to get the seal located correctly.
You can always trim at the back if it is long.
Let's say there are 3 sections from front to rear.

• trunk / frunk section
• straight section
• curved section

Start by laying out the trunk section, but don't push it in too far. Once you know how the seal should line up with the straight section (after all the curves in the frunk section), pull out the frunk section and very gently force two screwdrivers with paint protection (I used duck tape) between the fender and body to open up the space for the seal. Be very careful, there are countless ways that this could go bad. And yes, you are on your own. While gently prying, push the seal into the crevice. Work backwards through the straight section, and then onto the curved section.

That's how it went for me. Maybe with better lube it would have slid right in there, but I doubt it. Mine was freaking tight.
I hope this helps...

 

Much appreciated for the detail. This is on my list as well. I'm now a little frightened though! Will follow up with any additional lessons learned once I get to it.