Removing Wire Harness From Power Distributor (HSB) To B+ Connection Point In Engine Compartment

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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. Disconnect battery ground lead. → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY
2. Open the cover -1-  on the power distributor -A-  .
   Fig 1: Opening Cover On Power Distributor

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3. Screw off the fastening nut -1-  and remove the B+ line -2-  from the pins.
   Fig 2: Identifying Power Distributor

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4. Loosen fastening points -1-  in the footwell.
   Fig 3: Identifying Fastening Points In Footwell

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5. Loosen insulating mat around the opening into the engine compartment.
6. Press the rubber sleeve -1-  into the engine compartment -A-  and pull the B+ line into the engine compartment.
   Fig 4: Removing Rubber Sleeve

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7. Loosen relay box.
   1. 7.1. Remove relay box by pulling it up -A-  . The relay box is clipped in at the underside with three catches.
      Fig 5: Removing Relay Box

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8. Loosen fastening point -1-  in the plenum panel.
   Fig 6: Loosening Fastening Points In Plenum Panel

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9. Take the rubber sleeve -2-  out of the bracket -A-  .
10. Release the cover -1-  of the positive terminal in the engine compartment -A-  and open it -B-  .
    Fig 7: Removing Positive Terminal

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11. Screw off two fastening nuts -3-  .
    Fig 8: Identifying Positive Terminal Fastening Nuts

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12. Unscrew the fastening screw -2-  on the positive terminal and remove the positive terminal.
13. Loosen insulating mat around the opening into the engine compartment.
14. Release the line at the underside of the positive terminal -a-  and pull it off -A-  .
    Fig 9: Removing Line From Positive Terminal

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