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Removing potentiometer for convertible-top interrogation

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  1. Opening convertible top
  2. Removing rear left side-panel lining and loosen hydraulic cylinder

    See REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP .

  3. Convertible top in service position

    See REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP .

  4. Installing potentiometer

    Undo the fastening screws -arrows-  and remove the potentiometer.

    Fig 1: Removing Potentiometer & Screws
    G03055701Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosening the line routing

    Unclip the potentiometer wires downwards and disconnect the electrical plug connection (disconnection point X 26).

  6. Exposing wires

    Carefully remove insulating tape from the potentiometer to the plug connection without damaging any other wires. Expose the potentiometer wires (green, yellow and red).

  7. Unlocking secondary locking of the plug connection

    Unlock both sides by inserting a small screwdriver and shift in the direction of the arrow. The figure -inset-  shows the secondary locking unlocked.

    Fig 2: Locating Secondary Locking Of The Plug Connection (Unlocked Position)
    G03055702Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Unlocking the old contacts of the potentiometer wires, and remove.

    Unlocking tool to unlock the old contacts in the plug connection, refer to Fig 3. See MATERIALS AND TOOLS .

    Unlock the old contacts with the unlocking tool, and remove.

    Fig 3: Identifying Unlocking Tool To Unlock Old Contacts In Plug Connection
    G03055703Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.