Removing Dashboard

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne, 2022 Porsche Cayenne, 2021 Porsche Cayenne, and 2020 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Improper handling of airbag units

Triggering of airbag unit.
System faults can occur.
1. → Switch off ignition and move remote control (hand-held transmitter) at least 2 meters away from the vehicle.
2. → A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
3. → Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
4. → Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
5. → Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
6. → Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
7. → Replace damaged parts during removal.
8. → Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.
9. → Do not place any objects on the airbag units.
10. → If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.
11. → Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids or similar substances.
12. → Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
13. → Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug contacts.
14. → Triggering and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
15. → Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by triggering it electrically while observing all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts

Danger of injury
Loss of torque
1. → Always use new screws or nuts following removal.
2. → Comply with instructions for repairs.
3. → Observe specified tightening torques.
4. → Carry out a visual inspection of parts used.

Only for vehicles with stopwatch:

Unclip line bracket -1 and 3- with electric wire harness -2- under the centre loudspeaker cover.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Electric line at centre loudspeaker cover
Unclip line bracket -1- for electric wire harness on the passenger's side -2- .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Line bracket on passenger's side
Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1- for air conditioning control unit -2- .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Electric plug connections for air conditioning control unit
Unclip line bracket -3- for electric wire harness at the centre.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Electric plug connections for air conditioning control unit
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on the servo motor at the passenger's side -2- .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Servo motor on passenger's side
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on the servo motor at the driver's side -2- .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Servo motor on driver's side
Unscrew screws -1- at the left side.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Side screws, left
Unscrew screws -1- on the driver's side

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screws on driver's side
Unscrew screws -1- in the centre.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Centre screws
Unscrew screws -1- on the passenger's side.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screws on passenger's side

Information

The help of another person is required.
Remove dashboard -1- and pull off line bracket -2- .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dashboard

Information

The help of another person is required.
Guide out dashboard -1- to the passenger's side and guide out electric lines.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dashboard