LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Porsche >> 2003 >> 911 Carrera 4S, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 34 (Radio) >> Removing And Installing The Car Radio, - As Of My 2003 >> Removing Car Radio

Removing Car Radio

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2004 Porsche Boxster, 2003 Porsche Boxster, 2002 Porsche Boxster, 2001 Porsche Boxster, and 2000 Porsche Boxster. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • If the car radio is replaced by a new or a different car radio, read out the data with the Porsche System Tester before removal. See  INSTALLING CAR RADIO   .  
  • The car radio has an optical waveguide (LWL). Information on the optical waveguide (LWL): Refer to  OPTICAL FIBER (LWL) - MOST BUS  .  
  • Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
  1. Insert removal tool into the openings provided at the radio until the tool is felt to engage.
    Fig 1: Inserting Removal Tool Into Openings Provided At Radio
    G03092743Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Pull the radio completely out of the installation slot with the removal tool.
  3. Carefully place the radio on the center console in front. It is advisable to place a cloth between the center console and the radio.
    Fig 2: Unlocking The Radio Plug Connections
    G03092744Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Unlock the plug connections by pressing the plug locking elements -a-  and pull the plugs off the radio -arrow-.  See Fig 2 .
    NOTE:
    • The number of plug connections will vary, depending on the I No. (CD changer, Bose, amplifier). 
    • The variant without additional audio components (external Most control units) has a jumper (output to input) connected to the optical waveguide plug. 
  5. Press in the (colored) detent hooks on the radio -arrow-  and withdraw the removal tool at the same time. See Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Pressing In (Colored) Detent Hooks On Radio
    G03092745Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.