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Removing Wire Harness For Backrest (Front Seat): Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness For Backrest Installation Position (Front Seat)
G09831358Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Information 

The description covers a wire harness for maximum equipment. Some plug connections will not be present if the vehicle has less equipment.

Connector overview of wire harness for backrest (front seat)

Fig 2: Overview Of Connector Wire Harness For Backrest (Front Seat)
G09831359Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Wire harness for backrest (front seat)
  2. Wire harness for airbag
  1. Connector for control valve for lumbar support adjustment (only for lumbar support)
  2. Connector for sensor for lower air cushion on lumbar support (only for lumbar support with memory)
  3. Connector for sensor for upper air cushion on lumbar support (only for lumbar support with memory)
  4. Connector for motor for backrest adjustment
  5. Plug connection for motor for lumbar support adjustment (only for lumbar support)
  6. Connector for control unit for memory seat adjustment (only for seats with memory)
  7. Connector for airbag
  8. Connector for central plug
  9. Tie-wraps
  1. Unscrew the four fastening screws -1-  at the left and right and remove the backrest side bolster support -2-  at the left and right.
    Fig 3: Removing Backrest Side Bolster Support
    G09831360Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove foam part -1-  at the headrest.
    Fig 4: Removing Foam Part
    G09831361Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Release and pull off connector -1-  on control valve for lumbar support adjustment. → Removing Control Valve For Lumbar Support Adjustment - section on "Removing"
  4. Release and pull off connectors -2 and 3-  on lumbar support sensors. → Removing Lumbar Support - section on "Removing"
  5. Release and pull off connector -4-  on backrest adjustment motor. → Removing Motor For Backrest Adjustment - section on "Removing"
  6. Release and disconnect plug connection -5-  on lumbar support adjustment motor. → Removing Motor For Lumbar Support - section on "Removing"
  7. Release and pull off connector -6-  on control unit for memory seat adjustment. → Removing Control Unit For Memory Seat Adjustment - section on "Removing"
  8. Take off tie-wraps -9-  and remove wire harness for backrest -A-  .
  9. Remove connector -8-  on central connector. → Removing Front Belt Lock - section on "Removing"
  10. Take off tie-wraps -9-  and remove wire harness for airbag -B-  .