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Removing contact unit

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  1. Remove airbag steering wheel. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL (AIRBAG) .
  2. Undo and remove the panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Panel
    G03055970Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Undo the -fastening screws-  of the contact unit.
    Fig 2: Removing Contact Unit Screws
    G03055971Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Pull forward and disconnect the electrical plug connections.
  5. Remove the contact unit.
NOTE:
  • To prevent unintended rotation of the contact unit (KE) when the steering wheel has been removed, the contact unit locks itself when the steering wheel is pulled back!
  • Likewise, the contact unit unlocks automatically when the steering wheel is refitted!