Removing and Installing Transfer Gear Control Unit

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (9PA) V8-4.5L TurboSECTION Removing and Installing Transfer Gear Control Unit
WM 391319 Removing and installing transfer gear control unit

Removing transfer gear control unit





Installation position of transfer gear control unit

Information
- The control unit is located under the right front seat.

1. The ignition key must be removed before pulling the connector off the control unit.
2. Move right front seat all the way back and up.
3. Unclip right front seat trim and remove drawer.
4. Unscrew the fastening screw -arrow- for the holder.





Unscrewing fastening screw for holder

5. Move the seat all the way forward.
6. Release the two connectors -A- and pull them off -B-.





Releasing and removing connectors

7. Remove the holder with the two control units -C-.
8. Press the two locks outwards -A- and remove the control unit -B-.





Removing transfer gear control unit

Installing transfer gear control unit





Installation position of transfer gear control unit

1. Insert the control unit -A- until the locking lugs -B- engage with an audible click.





Inserting and locking control unit

2. Insert the two connectors -A- and press in the locking mechanism -B- until it engages securely.





Connecting and locking connectors

3. Place the holder with the two control units in installation position -C-.
4. Move the seat all the way back and secure the holder with the fastening screw -arrow-.





Tightening fastening screw

5. Clip in right front seat trim and install drawer.
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