Removing PCM display and operator control unit

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 optical waveguides

Risk of damage to optical waveguide

→ Observe the requirements for working with and installing optical waveguides.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work .
Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation .
Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts .

Move PDK selector lever to position D.
Switch off ignition.
Cover the switch console and PDK selector lever with clean, soft cloths.
Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
Remove flap -2- on the DVD autochanger.
Carefully pull the PCM display and operator control unit -3- out of the instrument panel and set it down on the padded switch console.

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Disconnect antenna lines -1- on the PCM display and operator control unit -2- .
1. 7.1. Pull the slide locks about 2 mm out of the plug connections.
2. 7.2. Press the slide locks and pull off antenna lines.
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Disconnect central connector -1- on the PCM display and operator control unit -2- .
1. 8.1. Release the locking clip -a- .
2. 8.2. Swivel the locking clip down -b- and remove central connector from the PCM display and operator control unit.
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Disconnect antenna line -1- at the telephone control unit in the PCM display and operator control unit -2- .
1. 9.1. Pull the slide lock about 2 mm out of the plug connection.
2. 9.2. Press the slide lock -a- and pull off antenna line.
Press the locks -b- and pull antenna lines -3- off the PCM display and operator control unit.

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