Removing Convertible Top Control Unit

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit

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 Convertible Top Control Unit Position
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Release electric plug connections from the convertible top control unit -1- (-a- ), fold up retaining bar -A- and pull off -B- .

Fig 2: Pulling Electric Plug Connections
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Slide the convertible top control unit -1- to the left -A- and remove from the locks -B- .

Fig 3: Removing Convertible Top Control Unit
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