Removing (Central) Headlight Control Unit

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load 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.

Switch off ignition and pull remote control out of ignition lock.
Unscrew fastening screw -1- on the (central) headlight control unit -2- .

Fig 1: Loosening (Central) Headlight Control Unit Fastening Screw
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Pull (central) headlight control unit -1- to the right and out of holder -2- .

Fig 2: Removing (Central) Headlight Control Unit
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Release swivel bar -1- (-a- ), bend it over -b- and disconnect electric plug connection from the (central) headlight control unit -2- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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