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HomeTech Articles > 993 Technical Article:

Pelican Guest Technical Article
Permission to publish this article is provided generously by
Robin Sun at www.p-car.com
Be sure to visit his site for loads of 993 info!


How to remove the door panel on a 993

The pictures and the procedure of this DIY is based on the 993 door panel with the factory 10 speaker hi-fi option, there maybe some minor difference in procedures to take off the door panels of a none 10 speaker hi-fi optioned 993.

(1). Use a philips screw driver to remove the door panel screw around the bottom and the side of the door panel, and remove the screw inside of the door pocket.  The below pictures will show the approximate location of these screws.

     

(2). Once you have removed all the screws the bottom portion (speaker panel) of the door panel should pop right off easily.  If it doesn't come off do not force it off, check for additional screws.  Once the internal speaker box is exposed you can unscrew the screws that hold the speaker box to the door.

(3). Pull the speaker box forward and disconnect the connection to the back of the speaker box. 

(4). Pull on the door handle and pop the door handle hinge up to release the door handle.

(5). Unbolt the three 5 mm (I think that is the right size) allen bolts on the door handle

(6). Now the door panel is ready to be pop out.  There are two strategic spots where you would apply the pulling force to remove the panels, and that is on the either side of the panel.  The below picture shows you where the plastic pop rivet is located at on the door panel.

(7). You will have to unplug the windows switch from it's wiring harness when you remove the door panel at the same time.   When re-installing the panel you can install the panel first and plug in the windows switch later.
 

Comments and Suggestions:
993 C4SComments: Is there a similar description available how to remove, or better, adjust the door panel toppers? I have different gaps to the dash driver vs passenger which I would like to adjust.
March 13, 2012
Franklin356Comments: Does Pelican offer the innermost smaller door panel clad in black vinyl, driver's side? I think it"s part no 9935550930205T
February 8, 2012
StewartComments: If you look at the included picture what I am looking for is the black speaker grill on the lower part of the door panel. These are supposedly from Porsche and were an upgraded option when purchasing the car
February 23, 2011
 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Yes, I understand what you're referring to now. The upgraded speaker package was option M490, and the speaker grilles you are looking for are part number 993-555-777-00-01C - available these days only in black. You can punch this number into our search engine to order them (they are Genuine Porsche). - Wayne at Pelican Parts  
StewartComments: Does Pelican offer the factory 10 speaker hi-fi replacement grills for the front doors as both of mine are in need of replacing, Thank you
February 22, 2011
 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Maybe - I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to though. My sales guys can probably look it up if it was a Genuine Porsche option. - Wayne at Pelican Parts  
993CABComments: Thank you - the guidance was very helpful. My 993 is an early production 1995 Cab. I purchased a set of Carbon Fiber Door Inserts, which are larger than the OEM pieces. It appears these are made for the 1997 - 98 models. These do not seem to fit. Am I correct in assuming that these cannot be made to fit my car? If these indeed will not fit are the carbon pieces available for my car? Any suggestions or help will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Mike
August 29, 2009
 Followup from the Pelican Staff: It might be that the cabriolet has differently sized sills, I'm not sure... - Wayne at Pelican Parts

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