Removing Power-Window Control Unit

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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. 

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• 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. 

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The end positions of the power windows are deleted from the control unit when the electric plug connections are disconnected and connected.

1. Disconnect water drain hose -2-  from the water drip pan -1-  and set it aside.
   Fig 1: Identifying Water Drain Hose From Water Drip Pan

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2. Remove power-window control unit -1-  .
   1. 2.1. Release control unit -1-  at the rear -A-  .
   2. 2.2. Slide control unit -1-  back and disengage it at the front -B-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Power-Window Control Unit
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3. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2-  on the control unit -1-  .
   1. 3.1. Lift up securing clip -a-  .
   2. 3.2. Release plug connection -2-  (-b-  ) and disconnect it.
4. Release electric plug connection -3-  on the control unit -1-  (-c-  ) and disconnect it.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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