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Old 05-23-2018, 10:30 PM
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Default Frunk release doohickey! Broken

Not even sure what you call it, but it's the latch you pull on to pop the frunk. Located driver's side, near the door sill. It's in front of the engine compartment release.

What's it called? Part number? Can I replace just the broken plastic bit? Thanks for any info and leads...T
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When mine broke I had to replace that whole trim piece. Pretty sure it was $90 from Porsche, they had it in stock. Took just a few minutes for me to install. 99761310502A05. You can see a pic of it from Suncoast Porsche website under doors and door sills.
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I broke mine too on my 997.1 some time ago. Parts are available at Suncoast. A few Allen bolts unscrew to remove trim piece. Quite easy if I recall
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Someone needs to 3D print the plastic part of the switch only...will make millions selling them I suspect.
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Originally Posted by Saaboteur
Someone needs to 3D print the plastic part of the switch only...will make millions selling them I suspect.
Great idea. Thanks all for the leads in this thread and via PM.

Googling "porsche 997 hood switch assembly" got me to some sources for the part, as well as installation advice.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...SABEgLyIfD_BwE

This looks helpful too...

https://www.renntech.org/forums/topi...k%2B%2Brelease

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A small 90 degree driver bit ratchet with a short driver bit works perfectly (see pics), and those 2 screws don't need to be fully removed (if I remember correctly from when I installed my CF door sills), just loosened to remove their grip on the flat part they tighten against so the inner door sill can slide up and out, unplug the electrical connector with the switch mechanism still installed in the sill and then you can work on it somewhere easier.


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Originally Posted by Petza914
A small 90 degree driver bit ratchet with a short driver bit works perfectly (see pics), and those 2 screws don't need to be fully removed (if I remember correctly from when I installed my CF door sills), just loosened to remove their grip on the flat part they tighten against so the inner door sill can slide up and out, unplug the electrical connector with the switch mechanism still installed in the sill and then you can work on it somewhere easier.


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please clean up your PDK shifter area, it's giving me anxiety being so dirty
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Originally Posted by voiceprint1
please clean up your PDK shifter area, it's giving me anxiety being so dirty
Lol. Will do! It's a tad grubby after a week parked at the airport (yep, the wife thinks I'm a crazy bastage, but I just love driving it home after air travel, which I detest !) not to mention the 400 miles I put on it the week before...T
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I just noticed one for sale in the parts marketplace for a respectable price.
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Originally Posted by BaileyII
I just noticed one for sale in the parts marketplace for a respectable price.
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997 Boxster Cayman Hood And Deck lid Release Assembly


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surfinglbi23 , Today 01:25 PMCategory: Accessories
Price (no $ sign please): $60
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (select ONLY those which apply): 911, 997, Cayman
Location (Region): NorthEast
Item Condition: Brand New


I bought this new from Suncoast for $103.88 including shipping. Can share original receipt. I took the car in for a full tip to tip service when I first bought it and my mechanic changed the switch out for me without knowing I had the switch as well, little mix up (can share that receipt as well). By the time I got the car back, the return window to Suncoast had closed. Just looking to pass it on at a loss to someone that might need it. Free shipping anywhere in the continental USA.

Info below from the listing:
Porsche 911 Boxster Switch Assembly for Hood and Decklid Release


Brand: Genuine Porsche
Part Number: 997 613 105 02 A05

NOTE: DOES NOT FIT TARGA MODELS


Porsche Fitment:


2006-2011 911
2005 911 Carrera 997
2012 911 Carrera 997
2012 911 Carrera 4
2012 911 Carrera 4 GTS
2005 911 Carrera 4S
2012 911 Carrera 4S
2012 911 Carrera GTS
2005 911 Carrera S
2012 911 Carrera S 997
2012-2013 911 Turbo
2012-2013 911 Turbo S
2005-2012 Boxster
2006-2012 Cayman


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