Removing the car radio

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NOTE:

When the car radio is replaced by a new or different car radio, read out the data using the Porsche System Tester before removing it. See TEACHING THE CAR RADIO .
The car radio has an optical waveguide. For information on optical waveguides: Refer to OPTICAL FIBER (LWL) - MOST BUS .
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Plug in the removal tool into the opening provided on the radio until it is felt to engage.

Fig 1: Installing Removal Tool To Car Radio
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Carefully pull the radio out of the installation slot with the removal tool.
Carefully move the radio to the front, place on the centre console. It is recommended to place a cloth between the centre console and the radio.
Release the plug connections by pressing the locking plugs -a- and pull out from the radio -arrow-

Fig 2: Releasing Plug Connections From Radio
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NOTE:
- Depending on the | No. (CD changer, Bose, amplifier) the number of plug connections varies.
- The version without additional audio components (external Most control units) has a jumper (output goes to input) plugged in for optical waveguide connectors.
Press in the locking hooks (colored) on the radio -arrow- and simultaneously pull out the removal tool.

Fig 3: Pressing In Locking Hooks On Radio & Pulling Out Removal Tool
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