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convertible top rattling


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I have a 1999 C4 convertible and the rattling is getting pretty loud especially at the front where the top connects to the windshield. Do you think changing the front seal would make it better?

Thanks

Kristian

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Take a look first if the plastic caps on both pins, left and right in front of the convertible hood, which enters in the holes above the windscreen are in good shape or loose.

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I have a 1999 C4 convertible and the rattling is getting pretty loud especially at the front where the top connects to the windshield. Do you think changing the front seal would make it better?

There is a TSB on this specific rattle. I believe it is #6101.

Basically, it says that you need to replace the two latch seats on the front window frame. The top latches into these and the old ones start to rattle. It takes 5 minutes to replace them. The new ones are redesigned to eliminate the source of the rattle that comes with age/wear.

You need to order:

996.561.605.02 Right prong seat

996.561.606.02 Left pront seat

The TSB also calls for a lubricant (Krytox) to be applied sparingly to the rubber seals on the top. At the parts counter, this is 999.917.557.00, and very expensive. I search on the web and found it cheaper, though still about $20 for a small tube. Then again, you should use very little of it.

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Thanks a lot guys for your replies.

Kristian

I have a 1999 C4 convertible and the rattling is getting pretty loud especially at the front where the top connects to the windshield. Do you think changing the front seal would make it better?

There is a TSB on this specific rattle. I believe it is #6101.

Basically, it says that you need to replace the two latch seats on the front window frame. The top latches into these and the old ones start to rattle. It takes 5 minutes to replace them. The new ones are redesigned to eliminate the source of the rattle that comes with age/wear.

You need to order:

996.561.605.02 Right prong seat

996.561.606.02 Left pront seat

The TSB also calls for a lubricant (Krytox) to be applied sparingly to the rubber seals on the top. At the parts counter, this is 999.917.557.00, and very expensive. I search on the web and found it cheaper, though still about $20 for a small tube. Then again, you should use very little of it.

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