Removing Rear Door Control Unit

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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: Identifying Rear Door Control Unit Position
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Release electrical plug connection -1- (-a- ) and pull it off -A- .
Unlock the electrical plug connection -2- by pulling -b- the tab and pressing -c- the locking mechanism and pull off the connector -B- .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections
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Information

The door control unit is fitted into the door sub-frame -1- and engaged in the door sub-frame with a locking lug -2- .

If you are unclipping the door control unit for the first time, greater force will be required in order to release the locking lug -2- from the door sub-frame.

Fig 3: Releasing Lock Lug Of Door Control Unit
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Press the control unit back against the door sub-frame while you are releasing it.
Release the catch -A- on the control unit and remove it in the direction of the arrow -B- .

Fig 4: Locking Hook On Control Unit For Front Door
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