Removing Side Section Flap (Module)

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

The side section flap module will be damaged during removal and must be replaced during installation.

Loosen emergency release > Emergency release on the fuse box.

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Emergency release
1. 1.1 Remove cover on fuse box.
2. 1.2 Unclip emergency release latch (cable) on the fuse box -Arrow- .
Open side section flap.
Loosen side section flap -Arrows- .

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Side panel flap (module)
1. 3.1 At the marked positions -Arrows- , pierce the module using a screwdriver.
Loosen side section flap > Side panel flap (module) .

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Side panel flap (module)
1. 4.1 Pierce the module using a screwdriver -arrow A- .
2. 4.2 Release locking lugs on inner part of side section flap (module) -arrow B- .
Remove side section flap (module) > Side panel flap (module) .

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Side panel flap (module)
1. 5.1 Swivel side section flap (module) > Side panel flap (module) out of the body aperture until the electric plug connections -1 and 2- are accessible.
2. 5.2 Release and unplug electric plug connections -1 and 2- .
3. 5.3 Pull drain hose -3- off the side section flap (module) > Side panel flap (module) .
4. 5.4 Remove side section flap (module) > Side panel flap (module) .
Remove actuator -1- and charging operator control unit -2- .

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Removing actuator and charging operator control unit
1. 6.1 Unclip actuator -1- and charging operator control unit -2-(-Arrows-) .
2. 6.2 Remove actuator -1- and charging operator control unit -2- .