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Converting Pins

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Distributor Installation Position
G09831588Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
  2. Release locking mechanism for the B+ line -A-  and pull B+ connection off the power distributor -B-  .
    Fig 2: Pulling B+ Connection Of Power Distributor
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  3. Unscrew and remove the two fastening nuts -2-  .
  4. Unscrew and remove both plastic screws -1-  for the cover in the passenger footwell and remove cover by pulling it downwards.
    Fig 3: Removing Plastic Screws
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  5. Pull the power distributor away from the firewall and lower it down into the passenger footwell.
    Fig 4: Disengaging Power Distributor
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  6. Break the green/red service label and open the power distributor.
  7. Unscrew and remove fastening nut -1-  and remove B+ line -2-  from the power distributor.
    Fig 5: Removing B+ Fastening Nut
    G09831592Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Replace pins on the power distributor -1-  with screw bolts -2-  .
    Fig 6: Replacing Pins On Power Distributor
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  9. Position B+ line on the power distributor and secure with a fastening nut.
  10. Close the power distributor until the lid engages securely and seal with the red service label.
    Fig 7: Closing Power Distributor
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  11. Check the plastic seal on the power distributor for damage; replace it if in doubt.
  12. Slide the power distributor upwards between the heater/air-conditioning unit and the bulkhead, and engage in the bulkhead.
  13. Secure the power distributor with the two fastening screws -2-  . → Tightening torque: 15 Nm (11 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 8: Securing Power Distributor
    G09831595Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Replace old B+ line for the battery -1-  with the new B+ line for the battery from the repair kit.
    1. 14.1. Loosen terminal clamp for the old B+ line -5-  from the battery.
    2. 14.2. Disconnect the line coming from the old B+ line (emergency power supply) -3-  at a suitable place.
    3. 14.3. Secure terminal clamp for the new B+ line to the battery.
    4. 14.4. Join the line coming from the new B+ line -3-  to the disconnected line using the crimp connector supplied in the repair kit -4 -  .
    5. 14.5. Push cable shoe of the B+ line for the battery -2-  as far as it will go onto the screw bolt on the power distributor and secure with a fastening nut.
      Fig 9: Identifying B+ Line For Battery
      G09831596Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fit cover in the passenger footwell and secure it with plastic screws.
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