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Disassembling The Instrument Panel: Notes

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Fig 1: Disassembling Instrument Panel (1 Of 3)
G03106153Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (1 Of 3)

No. Procedure Instructions
1 Removing the alarm readiness cover and the defroster cover Lift the alarm readiness cover -2-4-3-5, 6-4- (1)
2 Removing the alarm readiness unit Undo the fastening screws -7-8- (1)
3 Removing the loudspeaker Undo the fastening screws -9-10-11-arrow- (1)
4 Removing the instrument mount To remove the hazard warning light switch: switch on the switch -12-arrow A-13-16-arrow B-14-15-16-4- (1)
5 Disconnecting the electrical plug connection Disconnect the electrical connection -17-direction of the arrow- (1)
(1) For explanation see Fig 1
Fig 2: Disassembling Instrument Panel (2 Of 3)
G03106154Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (2 Of 3)

No. Procedure Instructions
6 Removing the side nozzles and the temperature sensor Pull off the covering caps -20, 20A-21-22-24-23- (1)
7 Removing left side nozzles and main light switch Pull forward the control button -25-31-in the direction of the arrow-21-30-31-28-26-27-31-31- (1)
8 Removing the steering column switch cover Undo the fastening screws -32-36-33, 36 or 35- (1)
9 Removing the steering column switch Undo the fastening screw -37-38-42-42-41-39, 40- (1)
Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CONTACT UNIT
10 Removing the steering column cover Undo the fastening screw -43-44- (1)
(1) For explanation see Fig 2
Fig 3: Disassembling Instrument Panel (3 Of 3)
G03106155Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (3 Of 3)

No. Procedure Instructions
11 Removing the switch cover Unclip the switch cover on the left and right -45, 46- (1)
12 Removing the mechanical heating and fresh air regulator version -47A, 47B, 47C-47-48, 49- (1) See REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATING AND FRESH-AIR CONTROL .
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING MECHANICAL HEATING AND FRESH-AIR CONTROL .
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CAR RADIO .
13 Removing display and operator control unit (PCM) Press in and hold both spring clips -arrow A-50-51- (1)
Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING DISPLAY AND OPERATOR CONTROL UNIT (PCM) AS OF MODEL YEAR 2003
Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING DISPLAY AND OPERATOR CONTROL UNIT (PCM) AS OF MODEL YEAR 2003
14 Removing the PCM retaining bracket Raise the retaining clip -arrow B-52-55-53- (1)
15 Removing the center nozzle Undo the fastening screws -54-55-1-56-57- (1)
(1) For explanation see Fig 3 .