Inner Door Release - Inoperative: Overview
Boxster4/98 5737
Binder - 5, Body
Inner Door Release Inoperative
Date: 12-17-98
Vehicle Type:
Boxster
Model Year:
As of 1997 (V)
Concern:
Inner door release mechanism does not operate.
Information:
It is possible for the inner door release bowden cable to disengage or shear at the inner door release handle. Should this occur, the inner door release will not function.
A modified inner door release mechanism and bowden cable were installed in production as of September 21, 1998, and as of VINs:
98 _XS 62 0196
98 _XU 62 2718
In the event of an "Inner door release does not function" complaint, the inner door release handle and the bowden cable must be replaced.
Note:
Since the previous version parts are not compatible with the new inner door release parts, both components should be replaced when repairing vehicles prior to the above VINs. The former inner door release handle, inner actuating lever and bowden cable are no longer available.
Parts Information:
Parts required for left vehicle door:
Part Number Description
986 555 371 02 EBC New/inner door release handle with actuating lever
996 537 320 03 New/bowden cable
996 537 445 02 New/connection piece
N 908 005 01 Torx screws M 8 x 14 (2 ea. required)
Parts required for right vehicle door:
Part Number Description
986 555 372 02 EBC New/inner door release handle with actuating lever
996 537 320 03 New/bowden cable
996 537 445 02 New/connection piece
N 908 005 01 Torx screws M 8 x 14 (2 ea. required)
Tools Required:
Ratchet
Socket wrench TX30
Phillips screwdriver (medium)
Slotted screwdriver
10 mm box-end wrench
Adjustable pliers
Torque wrench 0-50 Nm (0-37 ft. lb.)
Flat-nosed pliers
Plastic spatula
Labor:
Labor Operation Time units Description
57 37 19 20 130 TU Replacing one inner door release handle
57 37 20 20 220 TU Replacing both inner door release handles
Both operations include: Removing and
installing door panel, replacing inner
release handle mechanism, bowden
cable and connection piece.
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 5, Sections: 57 51 37 - Disassembling and assembling door, c57 11 37 - Disassembling and assembling door handle.