Procedures

Removing and Installing Micro Switches for Rear Spoiler

NOTE:
- The rear spoiler is controlled via the instrument cluster.
- The micro switches can be checked with the Porsche System Tester 2.
- The micro switches are located on the right hydraulic cylinder.
- The operating principle of the micro switches differs (NO or NC contacts)

Remove Micro Switches





1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- for holder, micro switch -1- on the right hydraulic cylinder (4 screws) and remove holder.





2. Press the micro switch carefully out of the bracket using a screwdriver.
3. Open the protective sleeve of the wiring harness by a few centimeters and cut wiring of micro switch using a pair of side cutters.

Installing Micro Switches
1. Carefully push the new micro switch into the holder -1-. The micro switch with the blue lead at the top and the micro switch with the grey lead at the bottom.
- The operating principle of the micro switches differs (NO or NC contacts)
2. Join wires using crimp connector and crimping tool. ==> Refer to "Tools".
- Cut off lines to different lengths (due to the shrink connection).
- Slide shrink-fit hose over the leads.
- Strip 10 mm of insulation off the wires.
- Connect wires with crimp connectors (do not confuse colours of the individual wires).
- Shrink shrink-fit hoses with a hot-air gun. It is essential that all wires are watertight.
- Wrap commercially available PVC tape all around the area of the connection points.





3. Position holder with micro switch -1- on the hydraulic cylinder.
Fastening screws -2-, Tightening Torque: 0.5 Nm (0.5 ftlb.)

Tools