Loosening Main Wire Harness In Roof At The Right

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing load.

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 .

Fig 1: Overview Of Main Wire Harness Component In Roof At Right
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1. Connection Point For Water Spray Line In A-Pillar
2. Antenna Connector For GPS
3. Antenna Connector For Radio Antenna
4. Antenna Connector For Antenna Amplifier
5. Antenna Connector For Antenna Amplifier Control Unit
6. Connection Point For Rear Water Spray Line

Release and pull off water spray line for rear window wiper system at the bottom of the A-pillar -1- .
Unclip main wire harness from the bracket at the right A-pillar.
Loosen fastening points at the front of the roof.
Loosen fastening screws between the A-pillar and D-pillar at the left.
Pull off electric plug connection on antenna line for antenna amplifier -4- .
Pull off electric plug connection on antenna line for antenna amplifier control unit -5- .
Release and pull off water spray line for rear window wiper system at the rear connection point -6- .
Loosen fastening points at the rear of the roof.