Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Engine Cover Release

Checking inner release of luggage compartment (Trunk Entrapment)

DANGER: Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning lights light up.
- Danger of accident. If a person trapped in the front luggage compartment unlocks the front lid when the vehicle is in motion, the lid will open completely after 30 seconds. The luggage compartment will impact in front of the windshield and can tear off.
- Check whether the upper part of the lock automatically disengages from the lower part of the lock.

1. Engage the upper part of lid lock, Part No. 996 551 051 02 = tool (Porsche spare part), in the lower part of the lock -direction of arrow-.







2. Unlock unlocking lever in the luggage compartment. Check whether the upper part of the lid lock disengages automatically.

Removing engine cover release

Remove front bumper Refer to Removing and installing front bumper.

1. Unscrew both fastening screws and remove the retaining strip.







2. Disconnect the electrical plug connection.







3. Unscrew the fastening screws and disengage the cable.

Installing engine cover release

1. Engage the cable and position the motor at the holder.







2. Screw in the fastening screws. Tightening torque 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.).
3. Position the holder with the motor on the retaining strip and screw tight with the fastening nuts. Tightening torque 9.7 Nm (7 ftlb.).







Install front bumper Refer to Removing and installing front bumper.