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Preliminary Work

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  1. Ignition key in position 1. Then ignition key in position 0 = (switch ignition off but do not remove key so that electronic steering wheel locking does not lock). Then disconnect battery.
  2. Remove airbag unit for driver → 695819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S AIRBAG UNIT
  3. Turn steering wheel to a straight-ahead position and remove it → 481019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL .

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    • For better accessibility, move the height adjustment (steering wheel) of the steering column to the appropriate position and close the locking lever. 
  4. Remove main headlight switch. To do this, press in rotary knob on the light switch (not to the stop) and turn the switch clockwise. Pull out the light switch in this position. Release and remove connector.
  5. Remove trim panel (lower part of dashboard) → 701919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM UNDER DASHBOARD . Unscrew the fastening screws -1-  and swivel the cover under the dashboard on the driver's side -2-  downwards -Arrow A-  .
    Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel (Lower Part Of Dashboard)
    G09826343Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Release plug connections -1, 2, 3-  and remove -Arrows A-  .
    Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Plug Connection Location
    G09826344Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove clutch pedal on vehicles with manual transmission → 300519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CLUTCH PEDAL .
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