High level Brake Light Gasket

[Macan360]

All

I have a Gen 1 Cayman S and the high level brake light gasket has fallen down on the top right hand corner.

The previous owner had it re-positioned and I had Porsche in Bristol re-position it again just after purchasing in March 2012.

Now a year on it has fallen down again. At the last re-fit the dealer suggested re-placing the light unit to cure but that seems a bit drastic and expensive to me.

I could pay £30.0 plus for them to re-position it again but of course this doesn't solve the problem long term.

My question Is this how easy is it to get the light in & out and then can I glue the gasket back it. The car is under Porsche second hand warranty but of course this won't be covered.

With the gasket down any internal moisture runs into the light recess staining the glass which you can't then clean so I would like to sort it out.

 

[Motorhead]

Trevor, I think that this article will be helpful: http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/service-items/p291-porsche-cayman-center-third-brake-light-removal.html Jeff

 

[Macan360]

Thanks Jeff That is a great help Shame you need a special tool

 

[Motorhead]

The article's author says that the 'special service tool' is just a 1/4" box end wrench, a T-20 Torx Apex bit, and a piece of a plastic bag to keep the bit from falling out, so you may be able to improvise something Trevor. It might be worth removing the rear window trim panel to have a look and then decide if you want to take it further or leave it to the Bristol PC again. They might even let you borrow the tool to DIY in the car park..! I note that he mentions the "sagging foam" surround, so it sounds as though it's a known problem. Hope you get it fixed permanently. Jeff