Larry Womack

I'm new to this board and hope that some one out there has experience removing the cassette holder from the sub-console below the radio. My new (used) 996 came with an in-dash AM/FM/CD and the aforementioned cassette holder. Rather useless in my opinion! Any way, I want to safely remove it to make way for the OEM CD holder. I can see that the CD holder is a snap (literally) to install if I can just get that unusable cassette holder out. HELP please! landvw@pacbell.net

Robert 01' 996 Cab

Very simple... pop all of the cassette holders open and grab all of them together with both hands. One firm pull and the whole assembly will pop out. There are no screws, clips or anything holding it in.

Larry Womack

Robert - Thanks for the advice. It popped right out just as you said.

Paul Marangoni

I want to replace my cassette holders with the empty storage bin, but Porsche charges $45 for it. Does anyone know where I can get one cheaper?

RLandis

Are there different part numbers if you want the bin where the CD storage was, as opposed to having bin on the bottom?

Paul Marangoni

I would guess yes, as they seem to be differently sized. The part # I want is 996-552-253-01-01C (I think).

kilrgt

they are on E-bay from time to time, but mostly painted,

Paul Marangoni

I keep looking, but haven't seen them in a while. Plus, where do THOSE guys get them so cheap?

redcab

Check with Sunset Porsche in Oregon (I think they sponsor this site) I recall paying about $20 for the empty tray.