Removing Control Unit For Antenna Amplifier

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to antenna amplifier control unit

→ Remove ignition key and switch off audio system.

Information

The control unit for the antenna amplifier is installed in the rear spoiler.
The right antenna amplifier also takes on the control unit function.

Fig 1: Overview Of Antenna Control Unit
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Remove the adhesive tape -Arrow A- , then unlock the antenna plugs -Arrows B - and pull them off -Arrow C- .

Fig 2: Removing Antenna Plugs
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Pull off the plugs for the antenna leads -a- and the power supply -b- -Arrows D- .
Unscrew fastening screw -Arrow 1- and fastening nut -Arrow 2- , then remove the ground strap -Arrow A- .

Fig 3: Releasing Antenna Amplifier Control Unit
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Undo the fastening screw -Arrow 3- and remove the antenna amplifier -Arrow B- .