Removing Control Unit For Rear-End Electronics (Cabriolet)

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit For Rear-End Electronics

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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. 

1. Fold carpet up -arrow-  .
   Fig 2: Detaching Carpet

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2. Loosen screws -2-  on the reinforcement plate and remove reinforcement plate -1-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Reinforcement Plate

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3. Remove control unit -2-  from the foam holder -1-  and turn it -arrow-  until the plug connections are accessible.
   Fig 4: Removing Control Unit

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

4. Release electric plug connection -1-  by pressing the locking mechanism -2-  (-arrows a-  ) and sliding the clip down -arrows B-  and pull off the connector -arrow C-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Off Plug Connections

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5. Release electric plug connections -3, 4-  on both sides -arrows a-  and pull them off -arrows B-  .
   Fig 6: Pulling Off Plug Connections

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