Removing DME Control Unit: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying DME Control Unit Installation Position

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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 .

Switch off ignition and remove remote control (hand-held transmitter) and control panel.
Unscrew both fastening screws -1- on the control unit bracket and remove water drip pan -2- .

Fig 2: Identifying Water Drip Pan
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NOTE:
Voltage peaks
- Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit
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Left-hand drive vehicles are fitted with a protection cap over the connector. This must be folded upwards before releasing and disconnecting the connector.
Release electric plug connection -1- (-a- ) and pull it off -B- .

Fig 3: Releasing Plug Connections From DME Control Unit
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Release electric plug connection -2- (-a- ) and pull it off -B- .
Remove DME control unit with bracket by pulling it upwards.