Removing heater
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:
Danger of scalding
- Coolant can be very hot.
- Coolant may be pressurized.
→ Only remove the heater when the cooling system has cooled down.
→ By carefully opening the catch on the reservoir, make sure that the cooling system is depressurized.
NOTE:
Danger of slipping due to emerging coolant
- The emerging coolant will make the floor of the workshop slippery and may cause people to slip and fall over.
→ Collect emerging coolant in a suitable pan.
- Remove coolant hoses.
- 1.1. Clamp coolant hoses -1- using hose clamp 3094 -3- .
- 1.2. Loosen spring band clamps -2- using assembly pliers Nr.72 Pos.1 and pull off coolant hoses -1- .
WARNING: Emerging fuel- Risk of fire
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
→ Collect emerging fuel, absorb it if necessary with a suitable binding material and dispose of properly.
→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.
→ Attach warning sign to vehicle in a clearly visible position.
- Disconnect fuel line.
- 2.1. Loosen spring band clamp -3- using assembly pliers Nr.72 Pos.1 and disconnect fuel line -2- .
- Disconnect exhaust pipe from silencer.
- 3.1. Loosen screw-type clamp -1- .
- 3.2. Pull flexi-pipe -2- off the silencer pipe -3- .
- Unclip wiring harness -1-
at position -arrow-
and remove it from the holder -2-
.
- Release electric plug connection -1-
from the circulating pump -2-
and disconnect it.
- Unclip wiring harness -1-
from the coolant hose -2-
at the marked positions -arrows-
.
- Remove heater.
- 7.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
- 7.2. Remove heater with holder -2- and pull it forward slightly.
- 7.3. Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1- .