Preliminary Work

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WARNING: Incorrect information for the AWS control unit

Passenger's airbag is triggered incorrectly

→ Calibrate the AWS control unit if the passenger's seat was removed and re-installed, or if the seat bracket or AWS control unit was replaced.

→ Do not loosen the safety screws on the AWS sensors or seat frame.

→ Only replace retainer plate for seat adjustment motor on vehicles without AWS sensors.

→ Always replace the retainer plate together with the seat frame on vehicles with an AWS sensor.

Move front seat to the uppermost position.
Remove front seat. → 720119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT
Information

Only for vehicles with adaptive sports seats.
Remove motor and control valve for air cushion.

Fig 1: Loosening Holder With Compressor And Valve For Air Distribution
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. 3.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- on the holder -2- .
2. 3.2. Move holder -2- with connected motor and control valve for air cushion to one side -arrow- .
Remove seat-adjustment motor. → 728719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOTOR FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT