Removing Control Unit For Steering Wheel Electronics

WARNING: Airbag contact unit not set correctly

Malfunction in driver's airbag unit
- When removing and installing the steering-column switch, turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in straight-ahead position. This ensures that the airbag contact unit is locked in the central position.
- Do not trap the cable of the airbag contact unit.
- Check that the cable is routed correctly.

NOTIFICATION

Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit
- Switch off ignition and keep transmitter key outside of the transmission range (at least 2 m).
- Switch off electrical loads before disconnecting or removing them.

Information

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

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche.
The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation
and at the position at which the part is to be installed.
Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts.

Information

Make sure that the arrow -A- on the rotor is positioned between the markings -B- for arrows -C- and that the locking element -D- is engaged.

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Release and disconnect electric plug connection on the steering-column switch.

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Loosen fastening screw and disconnect steering-column switch with steering wheel electronics control unit by pulling it to the rear.

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Release electric plug connections -1- (-arrows a- ) and disconnect them -arrows A- .

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Unscrew and remove screw -2- .

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Release locking lugs -arrows a- and remove steering wheel electronics control unit -arrow A- .

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