Installing Front-End Electronics

Information 

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche  .
• The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed  .
• Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts  .

1. Plug in electric plug connections -arrow A, B-  until they engage securely.
   Fig 1: Installing Connectors

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2. Plug in electric plug connections -arrow C, D-  and swivel the locking clips down by 90° until the locking clips engage securely.
3. Insert the front-end electronics unit -1-  into the bracket -2-  (-arrows-  ) and press it in until it engages securely.
   Fig 2: Securing Control Unit

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4. Plug in electric plug connection -arrow A-  and swivel the locking clip 90° to the left -arrow a-  until the locking clip engages securely.
   Fig 3: Installing Connectors

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5. Insert electric plug connection -arrow B-  until it engages securely.
6. Bend up relay carrier -1-  with gateway control unit -2-  (-arrow A-  ), guide it in at the top -arrow B-  and press it in -arrow C-  until it engages securely.
   Fig 4: Securing Relay Carrier

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