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A

A/C components
Air conditioner
Air conditioner
General 870-1
a/c service 870-2
a/c warning and cautions 870-2
A/C compressor and receiver/drier
a/c compressor, replacing 870-4
a/c receiver/drier, replacing 870-5
A/C condensers
a/c condenser (front), removing and installing 870-6
a/c condenser (rear), removing and installing 870-7
a/c condenser blower (front), removing and installing 870-8
A/C evaporator assembly 870-8
expansion valve, replacing 870-8
a/c evaporator housing, removing and disassembling 870-10
a/c temperature control switch, replacing 870-11
evaporator blower resistor, replacing 870-11
Air filter
Maintenance 030
Alarm system
General 909-1
alarm system 909-1
Component replacement 909-4
alarm switch, removing and installing 909-4
alarm control module, removing and installing 909-4
alarm system horn, removing and installing 909-5
Troubleshooting 909-2
alarm system switch, testing 909-2
alarm control module, accessing 909-2
alarm circuit, testing 909-2
alarm control module, testing 909-3
Alignment
Wheels, tires, alignment 440-1
Alternator
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Antenna
Radio 910-1
Axle shaft
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Axle flange seal
Differential 390-1

B

Back-up light switch
Manual transmission-controls and case 340-1
Ball joint
Front suspension 401-1
Battery
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Battery, starter, alternator
General 270-1
battery 270-2
charging system 270-2
maintenance 270-2
special tools 270-1
starter 270-2
troubleshooting 270-2
voltage and polarity 270-2
Battery 270-4
battery charging 270-6
battery load voltage test 270-5
battery testing 270-4
open-circuit voltage test 270-5
static current draw test 270-6
Charging system 270-9
alternator and regulator, checking 270-12
alternator, replacing 270-13
brushes, removing and installing 1978-1981(with alternator removed) 270-15
charging system troubleshooting 270-10
charging system, testing 270-11
noisy alternator 270-13
voltage regulator, external removing and installing (1978-1981) 270-14
voltage regulator, internal, removing and installing (1982-1983) 270-15
Starting system 270-7
starter, removing and installing 270-8
starter system, troubleshooting 270-7
Battery voltage
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Bearing, front wheel
Front suspension 401-1
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Blade, wiper
Windshield wipers and washers 920-1
Bleeding brakes
Brake-hydraulic 470-1
Blower motor
Air conditioner 870-1
Heater 801-1
Ventilation 850-1
Body assembly
General 500-1
Bumpers 500-2
Doors 500-2
Front fenders 500-1
Heating and A/C 500-3
Instruments and controls 500-3
Interior fittings 500-3
Lids 500-2
Luggage compartment 500-2
Seats 500-2
Targa and cabriolet models 500-1
Body dimensions
Body assembly-general 500-1
Brake fluid
Maintenance 030-1
Brakes-hydraulic 470-1
Brake fluid level 470-2
Brake pads
Brakes-mechanical 460-1
Brake system
Suspension, brakes and steering-general 400-1
Brakes-hydraulic and Brakes-mechanical
Brakes-hydraulic
General 470-1
Brake calipers 470-11
Brake caliper, removing/installing 470-11
Brake lines 470-3
Bleeding brakes 470-4
manually bleeding brakes 470-6
pressure bleeding brakes 470-6
vacuum bleeding brakes 470-6
Brake master cylinder and power booster 470-7
Brake master cylinder and booster, removing/installing 470-7
Brake system 470-2
Flushing brake system 470-2
Maintenance 470-4
Replacing brake fluid 470-2
Troubleshooting 470-3
Brakes-mechanical
General 460-1
Braking system 460-2
Brake noise 460-2
Brake pads and rotors 460-3
brake pads, inspecting 460-4
brake pads, replacing 460-4
brake rotor, checking 460-6
front brake rotor, removing/installing 460-7
rear brake rotor, removing/installing 460-9
Maintenance 460-3
Parking brake 460-10
parking brake cable, adjusting 460-11
parking brake cable, replacing 460-12
parking brake shoes, adjusting 460-10
parking brake shoes, replacing 460-15
Troubleshooting 460-2
Brushes, alternator
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Bulbs
Electrical switches, interior lighting
Bumpers
General 630-1
Front bumper 630-1
front bumper impact absorber, replacing 630-3
front bumper, removing/installing 630-2
Rear bumper 630-4
rear bumper impact absorber, replacing 630-5
rear bumper, removing/installing 630-4

C

Caliper, brake
Brakes-hydraulic 470-1
Camber
Wheels, tires, alignment 400-1
Camshafts and camshaft cases
General 151-1
Camshafts 151-1
camshafts, removing/installing 151-1
timing chain spockets, checking parallelism 151-10
camshaft specifications 151-11
Camshaft cases 151-12
oil spray tube, replacing 151-12
Camshaft timing chains
General 152-1
camshaft timing 152-1
camshaft timing chains 152-2
timing chain sprocket parallelism 152-2
timing chain tensioners 152-2
Camshaft timing chains 152-3
camshaft timing, checking and adjusting 152-8
timing chains, replacing (engine installed) 152-3
Camshaft timing chain tensioners 152-11
timing chain tensioner, checking and replacing 152-11
Caster
Wheels, tires, alignment 400-1
Catalytic converter
Exhaust system
Center brake light
Exterior lighting 940-1
Center console
Interior trim 680-1
Chain
Camshaft timing chains 152-1
Charging system
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Clutch
General 301-1
Clutch assembly 301-10
clutch cross-shaft, removing and installing 301-10
clutch release bearing, replacing 301-13
clutch, replacing 301-11
Clutch cable and pedal cluster 301-2
clutch cable, adjusting 301-2
clutch cable, replacing 301-4
clutch release distance, checking/adjusting 301-3
clutch release lever, lubricating 301-5
pedal cluster bushings, replacing 301-9
pedal cluster, removing/installing 301-6
Component locations
Electrical component locations 971-1
Compression test 100-13
Condenser
Air conditioner 850-1
Control modules 971-1
Cooling, engine 100-8
Crankcase and crankshaft
General 130-1
Crankcase 130-5
crankcase, inspection 130-5
intermediate shaft, inspection 130-7
Crankshaft and connecting rods 130-9
crankshaft gears, removing/installing 130-9
crankshaft main and rod bearings 130-10
connecting rods 130-9
Crankshaft oil seals 130-2
front crankshaft oil seal (pulley end), replacing 130-2
rear crankshaft oil seal (flywheel end), replacing 130-3
Crankshaft
Crankcase and crankshaft 130-1
Cruise control 960-10
CV joint
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Maintenance 030-1
CV joint boot
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Maintenance 420-1
Cylinder head
Cylinder heads 150-1
Cylinder head, removing
Engine disassembly and assembly
Cylinder heads
General 150-1
Cylinder heads 150-2
cylinder head service 150-3
Valves 150-4
valve guide, checking 150-4
valve guide, replacing 150-4
valve seat, checking 150-5
valve seat, cutting 150-6
valve seat, replacing 150-6
valve spring height, setting 150-7
Cylinder head removal
Engine disassembly and assembly

D

Digital multimeter
General 030-1
Differential
General 390-1
troubleshooting 390-1
Axle flange seal 390-2
axle flange seal, removing/installing 390-2
Distributor cap
Ignition system 280-1
Dome light
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Door check
Doors 570-1
Door glass
Windows 640-1
Door handle
Doors 570-1
Door latch
Doors 570-1
Door Panel
Doors 570-1
Doors
General 570-1
Doors 570-2
door check, removing/installing 570-4
door panel, removing/installing 570-2
door, removing/installing 570-2
door window frame, removing/installing 570-5
Door lock mechanism 570-6
door latch, removing/installing 570-6
door outside handle, removing/installing 570-8
door striker, replacing 570-8
Drive axle joint
CV boot inspection 030-18
Driveability troubleshooting
Engine-general

E

Electrical circuit
Electrical system-general
Electrical component locations
General 971-1
Fuses, relays and control units 971-1
front fuse and relay panel 971-4
fuse positions 971-2
rear fuse and relay panel 971-4
relays and control units 971-3
Ground and component locations 971-5
Electrical switches, interior lighting
General 960-1
Cruise control
clutch pedal switch, removing and installing 960-12
cruise control cable, removing and installing 960-13
cruise control module, removing and installing 960-12
cruise control servo unit, removing and installing 960-13
troubleshooting 960-10
Electrical switches 960-2
console mounted switches 960-2
door contact switches, removing/installing 960-2
fog light switch, removing/installing 960-2
luggage compartment light/alarm switch, removing/installing 960-4
headlight switch, removing/installing 960-3
horn contact ring, removing/installing 960-4
ignition switch, removing/installing 960-3
power mirror adjustment switch, removing/installing 960-5
power mirror selector switch, removing/installing 960-4
power window switch, removing/installing 960-5
steering column switches, removing/installing 960-6
sunroof switch, removing/installing 960-7
Interior lights 960-8
engine compartment bulb, replacing 960-8
glove compartment bulb, replacing 960-9
interior light bulb, replacing 960-9
luggage compartment bulb, replacing 960-9
Electrical system-general
General 900-1
electrical system safety precautions 900-1
electrical test equipment 900-3
voltage and polarity 900-2
wiring, fuses and relays 900-2
Electrical troubleshooting 900-5
continuity, checking 900-7
short circuits 900-7
short circuit, testing with ohmmeter 900-8
short circuit, testing with voltmeter 900-8
voltage and voltage drop 900-5
voltage drop, testing 900-6
voltage, measuring 900-6
Wiring diagrams 970
wiring codes and abbreviations 900-3
Electrical wiring diagrams 970-1
Emergencies
General 030-1
Emergency brake
Brake mechanical 460-1
Engine disassembly and assembly
General 102-1
Engine, disassembly 102-4
Camshaft cases, camshafts and camshaft timing chains, installing 102-29
Camshaft cases and cylinder
heads, removing 102-13
Camshaft timing, adjusting 102-32
Camshaft timing chains and camshafts, removing 102-9
Component upgrades 102-3
Crankcase, assembling 102-20
Crankcase, disassembling 102-16
Crankshaft, assembling 102-19
Crankshaft, disassembling 102-17
Cylinder heads, installing 102-29
Engine, assembly 102-18
Engine peripherals, removing 102-6
Engine peripherals, installing 102-38
Engine repairs 102-3
Pistons and cylinders, removing 102-14
Pistons and cylinders, installing 102-26
Troubleshooting 102-4
Engine-general 100-1
General 100-1
acceleration curve 100-3
connecting rods 100-5
crankshaft 100-4
cylinders 100-5
cylinder head and valvetrain 100-6
engine case 100-4
engine cooling 100-8
pistons 100-5
power and torque curves 100-2
Mechanical troubleshooting 100-8
compression test 100-13
cylinder leak-down test 100-15
engine not running 100-11
excessive oil consumption 100-11
fluid leaks 100-10
noise 100-9
poor fuel consumption and low power 100-11
smoking 100-10
vacuum gauge test 100-15
wet compression test 100-15
Engine lid, hood
General 550-1
Engine lid assembly 550-1
engine lid, aligning 550-7
engine lid, removing/installing 550-6
engine lid assembly 550-6
engine lid grill, removing/installing 550-7
engine lid strut, removing/installing 550-8
Front hood assembly 550-1
front hood, removing/installing 550-2
hood, aligning 550-2
hood, emergency opening with broken cable 550-4
hood cable, replacing/adjusting 550-3
hood hinge, replacing 550-4
hood latch, adjusting 550-3
hood support struts, replacing 550-5
Engine lubrication
General 170-1
lubrication system 170-1
lubrication system, flushing 170-7
oil pressure relief valves 170-3
Component replacement 170-8
auxiliary oil cooler lines,
removing/installing 170-14
auxiliary oil cooler, removing/installing 170-14
auxiliary oil cooler thermostat/pressure relief valve, removing and installing 170-13
engine oil cooler, removing/installing 170-10
engine oil tank, removing/installing 170-8
oil return tube, replacing 170-15
Troubleshooting 170-5
lubrication warning system 170-6
oil level sensor, testing 170-7
oil pressure, checking 170-5
oil pressure warning light, testing 170-6
Engine management-general
General 200-1
Engine management system 200-1
Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) 200-12
ignition control module 200-12
ignition distributor 200-12
Continuous Fuel Injection (CIS) 200-2
auxiliary air regulator 200-7
auxiliary air valve 200-7
cold start injector 200-6
control pressure regulator 200-5
decleration air valve 200-8
fuel supply and fuel delivery 200-3
mixture control unit 200-4
Emission controls 200-10
crankcase and oil tank ventilation 200-11
evaporative emission controls
200-10
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) (1978-1979 California models)
200-11
secondary air injection (1978-1979 models) 200-10
Oxygen sensor control system (1980-1983 models) 200-8
closed loop operation (oxygen sensor feedback) 200-8
cold acceleration enrichment (1980-1983 models) 200-9
open loop operation 200-9
Troubleshooting 200-13
basic settings 200-14
electrical system 200-14
fuel pressure 200-14
preventive maintenance 200-13
Engine number 010-13
Engine removal and installation
General 101-1
Engine and transmission, removal and installation 101-2
engine/transmission, installing 101-8
engine/transmission, removing 101-2
engine/transmission, separating and rejoining 101-11
Engine/transmission mounts 101-12
engine mount, removing/installing 101-12
transmission mount, replacing 101-13
Evaporator
Air conditioner 850-1
Exhaust system
General 260-1
catalytic converter 260-3
exhaust system 260-2
oxygen sensor 260-3
Component replacement 260-4
catalytic converter, removing/installing 260-7
heat exchanger, removing/installing 260-5
muffler, replacing 260-5
Troubleshooting 260-4
catalytic converter, checking 260-4
Expansion valve
Air conditioner 850-1
Exterior lighting
General 940-1
troubleshooting 940-1
Front lighting 940-2
front fog lights, removing and installing 940-4
front turn signal assembly, removing/installing 940-5
front turn signal bulb, replacing 940-5
headlights, aiming 940-2
headlight halogen H-4 bulb, replacing 940-4
headlight sealed beam, replacing 940-3
Rear lighting 940-5
center brake light bulb, replacing 940-6
license plate light, removing /installing 940-6
taillight assembly, removing/installing 940-5
taillight bulb, replacing 940-5
Exterior trim
General 660-1
Exterior trim 660-4
Porsche emblem 660-4
rear reflector panel, removing/installing 660-4
rocker panel, removing/installing 660-4
Outside rear view mirrors 660-2
mirror glass, replacing 660-2
mirror housing, removing/installing 660-3
mirror motor drive, removing/installing 660-3

F

Fenders
General 510-1
Front fenders 510-1
fender, removing/installing 510-2
Firing order
Ignition system 280-1
Fluids and lubricants
Maintenance 030-1
Fog light switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Fresh air blower
Ventilation 850-1
Front bumper
Bumpers 630-1
Front suspension
General 401-1
Ball joints, control arms and torsion bars 401-7
front control arm, removing/installing 401-8
ball joint, removing/installing 401-7
front torsion bar, removing/installing 401-10
Front suspension struts 401-3
front suspension strut, removing/installing 401-4
front strut cartridge, removing/installing 401-6
upper strut mount, replacing 401-6
Stabilizer bar 401-15
front stabilizer bar, removing/installing 401-15
Suspension subframe 401-16
front suspension subframe assembly 401-16
Wheel bearings 401-11
front wheel bearing play, adjusting 401-11
front wheel bearings, replacing 401-13
Fuel filter
Maintenance 030-1
Fuel Injection
General 240-2
CIS fuel injection, introduction 240-3
warnings and cautions 240-2
Auxiliary air regulator 240-20
auxiliary air regulator, checking
240-21
Basic settings 240-4
air flow sensor basic setting, checking and adjusting 240-6
idle mixture, checking and adjusting
240-7
idle speed, checking and adjusting
240-6
ignition timing, checking and adjusting 240-8
throttle plate basic setting, checking and adjusting 240-4
Cold start valve 240-22
cold start valve, checking 240-23
thermo-time switch, checking 240-23
Control pressure regulator 240-21
control pressure regulator, checking 240-21
control pressure regulator, replacing 240-23
Fuel delivery tests 240-9
control pressure, checking 240-13
operating fuel pump for tests 240-10
system pressure, checking 240-12
relieving fuel pressure and connecting fuel pressure gauge 240-9
residual pressure, checking 240-15
Fuel injectors 240-16
fuel injector, bench testing 240-17
fuel injector, quick check 240-16
fuel injectors, removing and installing 240-18
injector insert, removing and installing 240-18
Mixture control unit 240-19
mixture control unit, removing and installing 240-20
Oxygen sensor system (1980-1983 models) 240-24
additional throttle switch (15°), checking (1981-1983 models) 240-29
frequency valve, testing 240-30
oxygen sensor, checking 240-26
oxygen sensor system, checking 240-25
oxygen sensor, replacing 240-27
temperature switch (15°), checking 240-28
temperature switch (35°), checking (1981-1983 models) 240-28
throttle position switch, checking 240-28
Fuel level sender
Fuel supply 201-1
Fuel pressure
Fuel injection 240-1
Fuel supply 201-1
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel injection 240-1
Fuel supply
General 201-1
warnings and cautions 201-2
Fuel pump 201-10
fuel pump, replacing 201-10
fuel pump check valve, replacing 201-12
Fuel pump electrical tests 240-7
fuel pump circuit, quick check 201-7
fuel pump current draw, checking 201-9
fuel pump relay circuit, checking 201-7
fuel pump wiring, checking 201-8
Fuel supply troubleshooting 201-3
fuel delivery volume, testing 201-6
operating fuel pump for test 201-4
relieving fuel pressure and connecting fuel pressure gauge 201-3
system pressure, testing 201-5
Fuel tank and fuel level sender 201-12
fuel level sending unit, removing/installing 201-15
fuel level sending unit, testing 201-16
fuel tank, draining 201-12
fuel tank, removing and installing 201-14
Fuse positions 971-2
Fuses
Electrical component locations 971-1

G


General
General 010-1
How to use this manual 010-2
Warnings, cautions and notes 010-3
Advice for the beginner 010-7
Alternator warning light on 010-22
Basic tool requirement s 010-14
Brake fluid level 010-23
Buying parts 010-11
Car will not start 010-20
Changing a tire 010-19
Cleanliness 010-7
Digital multimeter 010-18
Dim lights 010-23
Electrical testing 010-10
Emergencies 010-19
Feeler gauges 010-17
Gaskets and seals 010-9
Genuine Porsche parts 010-11
Getting started 010-4
Information you need to know 010-12
Jack stands 010-16
Jump starting car 010-21
Leak-down-test 010-16
Lifting the car 010-5
Low oil pressure 010-22
Non-returnable parts 010-11
Non-reusable fasteners 010-8
Oil change equipment 010-17
Planning ahead 010-7
Porsche special tools 010-18
Raising car safely using vehicle jack 010-5
Safety 010-4
Seals 010-9
Service 010-14
Spare parts kit 010-24
Tightening fasteners 010-8
Tire changing 010-19
Tools 010-14
Torque wrench 010-17
Towing 010-23
Working under car safely 010-6
Wire repairs 010-10
Gaskets
General 010 -1
Gearshift
Manual transmission-controls and case 340-1
Glass
Windows 640-1
Glove compartment
Interior trim 680-1
Grill
Engine lid, hood 550-1
Grounds, electrical 971-3

H

Handle, door
Doors 570-1
Hazard warning switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Headlight assembly 940-1
Headlight switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Heater
General 801-1
automatic heating system 801-1
Component replacement 801-2
control module housing, removing and installing 801-2
heater blower motor, removing and installing 801-5
heater cable (manual heater) replacement 801-7
heat exchanger control cable (automatic heater), replacing and adjusting 801-5
heat exchanger temperature sensor, removing and installing 801-4
passenger compartment temperature sensor, removing and installing 801-3
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning-general
General 800-1
air conditioning 800-4
a/c warnings and cautions 800-8
automatic heating system 800-2
fresh and heated air distribution 800-2
Automatic heating troubleshooting 800-6
A/C troubleshooting 800-8
a/c blower resistor pack, testing 800-11
a/c compressor clutch, testing 800-11
a/c evaporator blower motor, testing 800-10
a/c inspection and tests 800-9
a/c system pressure, testing 800-10
refrigerant charge, checking 800-9
Hood
Engine lid, hood 550-1
Hood cable
Engine lid, hood 550-1
Horn contact switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Hydraulic brake booster
Brakes-hydraulic 470-1I

I

Ignition coil
Ignition system 280-1
Ignition lock
Steering 480-1
Ignition switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Ignition system
General 280-1
Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) 280-1
disabling ignition system 280-3
firing order 280-2
ignition timing, adjusting 280-2
Component replacement 280-12
CDI module, replacing 280-9
distributor cap and ignition rotor, removing and installing 280-10
distributor, removing and installing 280-10
spark plug wires, replacing 280-13
Troubleshooting 280-4
basic troubleshooting principles 280-5
breakerless distributor, testing 280-8
distributor cap, testing 280-8
ignition rotor, testing 280-8
ignition system quick-check 280-6
igniting system visual inspection 280-7
spark plug wires, replacing 280-7
Input shaft
Manual transmission-gears and shafts 350-1
Instrument panel
Interior trim 680-1
Instruments
General 901-1
Horns 901-3
horns, removing/installing 901-3
Instruments 901-1
heating and ventilation control lamps, replacing 901-3
instrument bulbs, replacing 901-2
instruments, removing/installing 901-2
Mileage counter 901-5
resetting OXS lamp 901-5
Seat belt/brake warning light, removing and installing 901-2
Speedometer 901-4
speedometer sensor, removing/installing 901-4
Interior lights
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Interior trim
General 680-1
Center console 680-1
center console, removing/installing 680-1
Dashboard 680-2
dashboard cover, removing/installing 680-3
knee bar, removing/installing 680-3
Glove compartment 680-4
glove compartment, removing/installing 680-4
glove compartment door,
removing/installing 680-5
Sun visors 680-5
visor, removing/installing 680-5
visor tension, adjusting 680-5

J

Jack stands
General 010-1
Jump starting car 010-22
K Knee bar
Interior trim 680-6

L

License plate light
Exterior lighting 940-1
Lifting the car
General 010-1
Light switches
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1

M


Maintenance
General 030-2
Body and interior maintenance 030-19
body lubrication 030-19
seatbelts 030-20
windshield wiper blades, replacing 030-19
Chassis and under-car maintenance 030-15
brake fluid, replacing 030-17
brake hoses and lines, inspecting 030-16
brake pad/rotor wear, checking 030-17
brake system, inspecting 030-16
exhaust system, inspecting 030-18
front suspension and steering linkages, inspecting 030-18
front wheel bearings, checking 030-15
fuel tank and fuel lines, inspecting 030-19
manual transmission oil, checking and replacing 030-18
manual transmission service 030-18
parking brake, checking 030-17
rear suspension, inspecting 030-18
tires, checking inflation pressure 030-15
tires, rotating 030-15
wheels, aligning 030-15
Engine compartment maintenance 030-7
air filter element, replacing 030-7
battery maintenance 030-12
distributor cap/rotor/spark plug wires, replacing 030-8
fuel filter, replacing 030-9
oxygen sensor, replacing 030-14
spark plugs, replacing 030-8
throttle housing and linkage, lubricating 030-13
valve clearance, adjusting 030-9
v-belts, checking and replacing 030-13
Engine oil service 030-6
engine oil and filter, changing 030-6
Fluid and lubricant specifications 030-5
Maintenance tables 030-2
Manual transmission-controls and case
General 340-1
transmission identification 340-2
Shifter mechanism 340-4
shifter housing, removing/installing 340-4
shifter mechanism, disassembly 340-4
shift rod bushing, replacing 340-5
shift rod coupling, adjusting 340-6
shift rod coupling, replacing 340-6
Transmission service 340-7
back-up light switch, replacing 340-7
input shaft seal, replacing 340-8
selector shaft seal, replacing 340-8
transmission fluid level, checking 340-3
transmission fluid, replacing 340-3
transmission fluid service 340-3
transmission identification 340-2
transmission service 340-12
transmission, disassembling
(915 transmission) 340-9
transmission, reassembling
(915 transmission) 340-16
Reverse light
back-up light switch, replacing 340-7
Manual transmission-gears and shafts
General 350-1
Input and output shafts 350-1
input shaft, disassembling/assembling 350-1
output shaft, disassembling/assembling 350-5
Synchronizers 350-6
synchronizer, checking 350-7
synchronizer ("dog") teeth 350-9
synchronizer ring, removing/installing 350-7
Master cylinder
Brakes-hydraulic 470-1
Mechanical troubleshooting
Engine-general 100-1
Mirror
Exterior trim 660-1
Mirror Switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Models 010-12
Model years 010-12
Muffler
Exhaust system 260-1

O

Oil, changing 030-6
Oil change equipment
General 010-1
Oil pressure
Engine lubrication 270-1
Oil pump
Engine lubrication 270-1
Outside door handle
Doors 570-1
Outside mirror switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Output shaft
Manual transmission-gears and shafts 350-1
Oxygen sensor
Exhaust system 260-1
Engine management-general 240-1

P

Paint code 010-13
Parking brake
Brakes-mechanical 460-1
Parts
General 010-1
Pedal cluster
Clutch 301-1
Pistons and cylinders
General 131-1
Pistons and cylinders 131-1
cylinder height, checking 131-2
cylinder roundness, checking 131-3
piston and cylinder wear, checking 131-3
piston rings 131-5
piston weight, checking 131-2
Porsche emblem
Exterior trim 660-1
Porsche special tools
General 010-1
Power window switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1

R

Radio
General 910-1
radio, removing and installing 910-2
sound system 910-1
Front speakers 910-3
front speaker, removing/installing 910-3
Power antenna 910-2
antenna troubleshooting 910-2
antenna, removing and installing 910-2
Rear speakers 910-4
rear speaker, removing/installing 910-4
Raising car safely
General 010-1
Rear bumper
Bumpers 630-1
Rear suspension, axle shafts
General 420-1
Axle shafts 420-21
axle shaft assembly, removing/installing 420-21
CV joint and boot, removing/installing 420-22
CV joint, inspecting 420-23
Rear shock absorbers 420-2
rear shock absorber, removing/installing 420-2
Stabilizer bar 420-20
Trailing arms, torsion plates and torsion bars 420-3
rear torsion bar, removing/installing 420-8
rear torsion bar, setting 420-13
rear trailing arm, removing/installing 420-5
Wheel bearings
rear wheel bearing, removing/installing 420-16
Receiver/drier
Air conditioner 870-1
Relays 971-2
Release bearing
Clutch 301-1
Reverse light switch
Back-up light switch 960-1
Ride height
Wheels, tires, alignment 440-1
Roof
Sunroof 601-1
Rotor
Brakes-mechanical 460-1
Ignition system 280-1

S

Seatbelts
Maintenance 030-1
Seats
General 720-1
Seat removal 720-1
front seat, removing/installing 720-1
Shift rod
Manual transmission-controls and case 340-1
Shifter mechanism
Manual transmission-controls and case 340-1
Shock absorber
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Short circuits
Electrical system-general 900-1
Side marker assembly
Exterior lighting 940-1
Solenoid
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Spare parts kit
General 010-1
Spark
Ignition system 280-1
Spark plugs
Maintenance 030-1
Speakers
Radio 910-1
Speedometer
Instruments 901-1
Stabilizer bar
Front suspension 401-1
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Starter
Battery, starter, alternator 270-1
Steering
General 480-1
steering system 480-2
Steering rack 480-10
steering rack boot, removing/installing 480-12
steering rack, removing/installing 480-10
Steering wheel and column 480-2
ignition lock, removing/installing 480-9
steering column, removing/installing 480-7
steering column, universal joints, removing/installing 480-3
steering wheel, centering 480-3
steering wheel, removing/installing 480-2
Tie rods 480-13
tie rod, removing/installing 480-14
outer tie rod end, removing/installing 480-15
Steering column switches
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Steering gear
Steering 480-1
Struts
Front suspension 401-1
Subframe
Front suspension 401-1
Sun visor
Interior trim 680-1
Sunroof
General 601-1
Sunroof assembly 601-2
sunroof cables, replacing 601-7
sunroof guide rails, removing and installing 601-8
sunroof motor and drive unit, removing/installing 601-8
sunroof panel, adjusting height 601-3
sunroof panel, emergency closing 601-2
sunroof panel, removing/installing 601-5
wind deflector, removing/installing 601-6
Sunroof switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1
Suspension, front
Front suspension 401-1
Suspension, rear
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1

T

Torsion bars
Front suspension 401-1
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Towing
General 010-1
Trailing arm
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Transmission and clutch-general
General 300-1
Clutch 300-4
Maintenance 300-4
Transmission 300-3
transmission repairs 300-4
Transmission fluid level 340-3
Transmission input shaft oil seal 340-13
Transmission number 010-14
Transmission output shaft oil seal
Manual transmission-gears and shafts 350-1
Transmission service
Manual transmission-controls and case 340-1
Trim, interior
Interior trim 680-1
Turn signal assembly
Electrical switches, interior lighting 960-1

U

U-joints
Steering 480-1

V

V-belt
Maintenance 030-1
Vacuum booster
Brakes-hydraulic 470-1
Vacuum leaks
Engine-general 010-1
Valve adjustment
Maintenance 030-9
Valve guides
Cylinder heads 150-1
Valve seals
Cylinder heads 150-1
Valve seats
Cylinder heads150-1
Valves
Cylinder heads 150-1
Valvetrain
Cylinder heads 150-1
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 010-12
Vehicle speed sensor
Instruments 901-1
Ventilation
General information 850-1
Fresh air blower 850-2
Fresh air blower, removing/installing 850-2
Fresh air distribution cable, adjusting 850-5
Fresh air valve cable, adjusting 850-4
Fresh and heated air distribution 850-1
Heated air distribution cable 850-5
Ventilation controls 850-3
Ventilation controls, removing/installing 850-4
Voltage regulator
Battery, starter, alternator
Voltage tests
Electrical system-general 900-1

W

Warnings vii
Warnings, cautions and notes
General 010-1
Washer fluid pump
Windshield wipers and washers 920-1
Washers
Windshield wipers and washers 920-1
Wheel, steering
Steering 480-1
Wheel bearings
Front suspension 401-1
Rear suspension, axle shafts 420-1
Wheels
Wheels, tires, alignment
Suspension, brakes and steering-general
Wheels, tires, alignment
General information 440-1
Basic alignment 440-6
Extended alignment 440-7
Front ride height, setting 440-8
Front wheel camber and caster, adjusting 440-12
Front wheel toe, adjusting 440-12
Rear ride height, setting 440-10
Rear wheel camber and toe, adjusting 440-11
Tire storage 440-5
Tire wear 440-4
Tires 440-4
Wheel alignment 440-6
Wheel and tire general information 440-2
Wheel load, checking 440-8
Wheels 440-2
Winter tires 440-5
Wheels, aligning
Wheels, tires, alignment
Wind deflector
Sunroof
Window motor
Windows
Window regulator
Windows
Window switch
Electrical switches, interior lighting
Windows
General 640-1
Door window, adjusting (coupe models) 640-6
Door window, adjusting (targa and cabriolet models) 640-7
Door window, removing/installing
640-2
Door window regulator, removing/installing 640-4
Motor
door window regulator, removing/installing 640-4
Vent window, removing/installing
640-1
Window service 640-1
Windshield washers
Windshield wipers and washers
Windshield wipers and washers
General 920-1
Windshield wiper switch
Steering column switches 960-6
Wiper blades and arms 920-1
wiper arms, removing/installing 920-3
wiper blade inserts, replacing 030-3
wiper blades, replacing 920-2
wiper blade symptoms and fixes 920-1
Washer system 920-5
intermittent wiper action switch, removing/installing 920-7
washer fluid reservoir,
removing/installing 920-6
windshield spray nozzle,
removing/installing 920-6
windshield washer pump,
removing/installing 920-6
Windshield wiper assembly 920-4
windshield wiper assembly, removing/ installing 920-4
Wiring diagrams
Electrical wiring diagrams 970-1
Electrical system-general 900-1
Working under car safely
General 010-1