Removing Front Lid Proximity Sensor Control Unit

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 5 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 

• It is not possible to remove the proximity sensor control unit without damaging it. 
• The bonding surface will be damaged during removal. 

1. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1-  .

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   Electric plug connection

2. Carefully heat the proximity sensor control unit -1-  using >V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  and pull it off.

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   Proximity sensor control unit