Removing and Installing Front Air-Conditioning Control

Removing and Installing Front Air-Conditioning Control







Removing Front Air-Conditioning Control

NOTE: The ignition must be switched off and the ignition key removed before the air-conditioning control can be removed.







1. Use a plastic spatula to carefully unclip the covering frame, starting from the bottom left and right.







2. Use two screwdrivers to lever out the left and the right detent, then remove the control.







3. Press in detent of electrical plugs and pull the plugs up and off.

Installing Front Air-Conditioning Control







1. Insert electrical plugs in the air-conditioning control until they are felt to engage.







2. Carefully slide the control into the installation slot, paying attention to the electrical leads. The left and right detents must engage.







3. Fit the covering frame and press into place until it is felt to engage.

Coding the Air-Conditioning Control

NOTE:
- If the control unit for the air-conditioning control is replaced, it must be programmed using the Porsche System Tester. This is to adapt the control unit to the vehicle and equipment.
- If possible, before the control unit is removed and replaced, a read-out of the codes should be obtained from the Porsche System Tester.
- During coding, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System Tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Symbol for the TAB key = [->|]
- Instructions for the Porsche System Tester have a higher priority and are to be followed where descriptions deviate. Deviations may occur with later software versions.
- The procedure given here has been structured in general terms; different texts or additions may be displayed in the Porsche System Tester.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. [>>] to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Carry out automatic search of control units.
4. Select Air conditioning with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
5. Select Calibration with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
6. Follow the instructions of the tester.
7. Select Coding with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
8. Versions with or without heat-absorbing glazing (depending on vehicle equipment) are displayed. Select version and confirm.
9. Follow the instructions for the tester.
10. Quit menu, switch off ignition, lock vehicle and read out fault memory once more.

- If faults are present, proceed in accordance with the Diagnosis. Refer to, Air conditioning system.