Removing Wire Harness For Power Seats

→ Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing load.

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. 

Information 

The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

1. Press central connector -1-  for electric seat adjustment out of the holder -a-  .
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Central Connector

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2. Unscrew the three fastening screws -1-  on the holder -2-  for the seat memory control unit.
   Fig 2: Identifying Holder For Control Unit For Memory Seat Adjustment

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3. Only for seats with suction fan.  Swivel up holder for memory seat adjustment control unit with the suction fan screwed on and attach it to the retainer plate for the seat adjustment motor.
4. Cut open all relevant tie-wraps -1-  and remove the sections.
   Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Connections

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5. Disconnect plug connections.
   1. 5.1. Disconnect electric plug connection on the motor for front vertical adjustment -A-  .
   2. 5.2. Disconnect electric plug connection on the motor for rear vertical adjustment -B-  .
   3. 5.3. Cut tie-wrap at the connector housing. Open the latch on the connector housing -c-  and pull out the connector insert -C-  .
   4. 5.4. Release connector housing mounting -d-  and pull the connector out of the mounting -D-  .
   5. 5.5. Cut open tie-wraps -1-  and remove the plug connection -E-  .
   6. 5.6. Release electric plug connection -f-  and unplug the connector -F-  .
   7. 5.7. Unplug electric plug connection -G-  .
   8. 5.8. Release electric plug connection -h-  and unplug the connector -H- 
   9. 5.9. Unplug electric plug connection -I-  .
   10. 5.10. Pull clamp with wire harness off the tab
   11. 5.11. Disconnect electric plug connection from the motor for seat adjustment -K-  .
       Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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6. Disconnect airbag wire harness
   1. 6.1. Unscrew the two screws -1-  from the outward-facing side of the cushion carrier
   2. 6.2. Cut open tie-wraps -2-  and -4-  and remove the sections.
   3. 6.3. Press the backrest frame -5-  away from the cushion carrier -A-  and pull out the wire harness -3-  (-B-  ).
   4. 6.4. Remove all wire harness fixing elements from the wire harness you have just removed.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Airbag Wire Harness

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7. Pull the connections and contacts of the disconnected wire harness through as far as the underside of the seat and remove the wire harness.