sur4die

Is there a trick? Do you have to have the top down to pull off the visor anchor?

I have the dash quite dismantled and I can’t quite pull it out of position without removing that trim. But I can’t really easily put the top down because I have the whole dash stripped out.

Kris Murphy

99.9% you just need to yank harder than you want to. I know that is the opposite of everything else on a Porsche, but I do think that is the case here. Worst comes to worst, I have some A-pillar trim I could sell you cheap.

JohnCA58

if the battery is hooked up, have you tried operating the top with the door key? should be able to operate as long as rear engine lid is shut.

JTT

I’m pretty sure I removed mine with the top up. Don’t think that’s an issue. You do have to remove the sun visor.


https://www.renntech.org/topic/10589-removing-a-pillar/

sur4die

I have the battery disconnected because I’ve pulled the airbags. I think I’m going to reconnect it and deal with any airbag codes that might get thrown. I’ve got a durametric so I think I can clear any airbag codes that pop.

theprf

The service manual doesn't say anything about removing the A-pillar trim to get the dash out.

It does say for the Cab A-pillar trim,
step 1. remove the cover for the top corner fitting (2 screws)
step 2. Pull the trim inward toward the center of the car, there are 2 spring clips
step 3. pull trim upwards out of the dash.
No mention if top is up or down for this.

sur4die

Definitely had to lower the top to get the visors out, which allowed me to get the a pillar trim out and definitely needed the trim out to remove the dash.