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2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Porsche: 2012: 911 Targa 4, Standard Trans

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This manual is identical to the manual for the following model variants, except for possibly the "Labor Times", "Fluids", and "Tire Fitment" pages:

911 Carrera, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans
911 Carrera, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Standard Trans
911 Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Standard Trans
911 Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
911 Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans
911 Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.