Replacing Distributor

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Information

Exercise extreme care when loosening the screws on the distributor so as not to damage the two mounting points on the distributor (front-axle final drive)!

Only loosen the two mounting points and the three lines on the distributor. The side stopper must not be opened!

Use correct tightening torques!

If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, thoroughly clean them with water IMMEDIATELY.

For more information, see: → 4303AW SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORSCHE DYNAMIC CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC) → 4303IN COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT FOR PORSCHE DYNAMIC CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC)

If a component is replaced, the reservoir (PDCC) must always be replaced as well!

The engine must be switched off. (The pressure in the PDCC system is high when the engine is running!).

Use a suitable collecting container and carefully remove the lines -1, 2, 3- from the distributor.

Fig 1: Identifying PDCC Distributor
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Remove the distributor -4- from the front-axle final drive.
Fit the new distributor on the front-axle final drive and secure the lines by tightening them to the prescribed torque. → Warning Notes → 4300TW TIGHTENING TORQUES