Removing main wire harness
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling of main wire harness
- Risk of damage to lines
→ The main wire harness contains all airbag lines, antenna lines and optical waveguides.
→ The main wire harness must not be separated and is always replaced as a complete wire harness when carrying out extensive repairs.
→ If individual lines are damaged, shut off these lines and install new lines. Lay the new lines along the main wire harness and secure them to the main wire harness.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling of optical waveguides
- Risk of damage to optical waveguide
→ Observe the requirements for working with and installing optical waveguides.
- Mask door sill and door panel for left rear door.
- Get another person to help you to remove the main wire harness with all its sub-parts up to the door sill for the left rear door from the vehicle.