Installing display and operator control unit (PCM 2)

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NOTE:

If a new PCM is installed, the navigation module from the old PCM is removed and installed in the new PCM.
If the old PCM is installed again, start at step 6.

Before the new PCM is installed, release and unplug the protective plug -A- for the optical waveguide.

Fig 1: Unplugging Protective Plug For The Optical Waveguide (As Of MY 2003)
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Unclip the cover on the new and old PCM.
Lever out the navigation module carefully using a screwdriver on the removed PCM.

Fig 2: Removing Navigation Module Using Screwdriver (As Of MY 2003)
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Push navigation module into the PCM to be installed.

Fig 3: Pushing Navigation Module Into PCM (As Of MY 2003)
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Position the cover and clip it in.

Fig 4: Positioning Cover & Clip In (As Of MY 2003)
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Connect the electrical plug connections of the display and operator control unit in the order -D, B, A- and the antenna plug -A, E, F- , until the plug engages audibly.

Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Plug Connections & Antenna Plugs (As Of MY 2003)
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Check if the locking tabs on the PCM protrude -arrow- , and if so, open the locking with an Allen wrench.

Fig 6: Locating Locking Tabs (As Of MY 2003)
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NOTE: Before the PCM is inserted into the installation slot, it must be ensured that the electrical lines are not squeezed and damaged by the PCM.
Push the PCM into the installation slot until the locking elements on the PCM housing engage.
Plug in the electrical plug connections on the switch cover.
Mount the switch cover and press in until it clicks into place.

Fig 7: Mounting Switch Cover (As Of MY 2003)
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NOTE: After installation of a new display and operator control unit, the system must be activated with the Porsche System Tester!
Connect and switch on the Porsche System Tester 2.