Removing Control Unit For Steering Wheel Electronics

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The control unit for steering wheel electronics is bolted to the steering-column switch.

Before the ground strap of the battery is disconnected, the data in the control unit for steering wheel electronics must be read out using the Porsche System Tester.

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Ensure that the arrow -A- of the rotor is positioned between the markings -B- of the arrows -C- of the airbag contact unit and that the latch -D- is engaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Rotor Arrow Position
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Remove contact unit.
1. 1.1. Carefully lift up the three retaining tabs and remove airbag contact unit.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Contact Unit Retaining Tabs
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Unscrew fastening screws for steering wheel electronics control unit.
1. 2.1. Unscrew the five fastening screws.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit Fastening Screws
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Push out the line holder.
1. 3.1. Push line holder down and out of the steering-column switch.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Line Holder
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Remove control unit for steering wheel electronics.
1. 4.1. Turn steering column switch round and remove control unit for steering wheel electronics.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit
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