Removing Front Wire Harness

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well  .

USA vehicles 

1. Release and disconnect electric plug connections on the side marker lights.

   Vehicles with Real Top View 

2. Release and disconnect electric plug connection on the front camera. → 916919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT CAMERA

   All vehicles 

3. Release electric plug connections -1-  on the fog lights -a-  and disconnect them by pulling them downwards.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Fog Light

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4. Release electric plug connections -1-  on the ParkAssist sensors -2-  (-a-  ) and press and disconnect them.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection For ParkAssist Sensor

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5. Release electric plug connections -1-  on the auxiliary headlights -2-  (-a-  ) and disconnect them.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Auxiliary Headlight

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   Information 

   Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

   • Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche  .
   • The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed  .
   • Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts  .
6. Release and disconnect electric plug connection on the garage door opener control unit -a-  .
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Control Unit For Garage Door Opener

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7. Release and disconnect electric plug connection on outside-temperature sensor -1-  .
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Outside-Temperature Sensor

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8. Unclip electric plug connections for the front right wire harness at the front apron.
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connections At Right On Front Apron

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9. Disconnect front wire harness -1-  from the front apron at the fastening points -2-  .

   USA vehicles 

10. Loosen sub-parts for side marker lights from the front apron at the fastening points.

    Vehicles with Real Top View 

11. Loosen sub-part for front camera from the front apron at the fastening points.
    Fig 7: Identifying Routing And Fastening Points For Front Wire Harness

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