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WM 9797IN Connector - General information
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Connector - General information
Information
For repairing wire harnesses, the wire harnesses listed in step 1 are only offered as complete units, without exchanging individual connectors.
For repairing or replacing connectors on wire harnesses which do not have to be completely replaced, the correct procedure is listed under Step 2 and 3.
1. Wire harnesses which are replaced only as a complete unit.
1.1. Wire harness for door and wire harness for door trim panel-> 973219 Removing and installing wiring harness for door 97321900 Removing and installing wire harness for door
1.2. Wire harness for centre console-> 972019 Removing and installing wire harness for centre console 97201900 Removing and installing wiring harness for centre console
1.3. Wire harness for number plate light-> 977019 Removing and installing wire harness for number plate light 97701900 Removing and installing wiring harness for number plate light
1.4. Wire harness for glove compartment-> 960719 Removing and installing contact switch for glove compartment light Service and Repair
1.5. Wire harness for engine-> 975219 Removing and installing wire harness for engine 975219 Removing and installing wire harness for engine
1.6. Wire harness for battery wiring-> 974519 Removing and installing wire harness for starter battery 97451900 Removing and installing wire harness for battery wiring
1.7. Antenna leads -> 912855 Replacing the antenna leads 912855 Replacing the antenna leads
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Only in the coupe.
1.8. Wire harness for rear spoiler-> 976719 Removing and installing wire harness for rear spoiler
2. Connectors contained in the Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1 and can be replaced individually.
CAUTION
Using plug-in contacts made of different materials
- Oxidation of plug-in contacts
-> Only use the plug-in contacts listed in the wiring diagram for the corresponding plug connection. Always plug gold contacts together with gold contacts.
-> The wiring diagrams can be displayed using the PIWIS Tester P 9718.
For repairing wire harnesses individual connectors are offered in a Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1. In this Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1, connectors are contained primarily that are installed in crash and external areas.
The Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1 contains detailed descriptions about removing and installing individual plug-in contacts.
3. Connectors not contained in the Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1.
Connectors not contained in the Repair kit for harnesses NR.155-1 can be ordered from the CARTOOL company.
The order must contain the following specifications.
Information
Ordering connectors refers to the model Boxster as of model year 97 and Cayman as of model year 06.
3.1. Version 1 for identifying the required connector:
3.1.1. Legible specifications of the manufacturer on the connector, e.g., complete item number, number of pins, housing colour, and whether pin or socket housing.
3.1.2. If the data mentioned in Version 1 is not legible, is incomplete, or not present, Version 2 is also possible for ordering.
3.2. Version 2 for identifying the required connector:
3.2.1. Vehicle type
3.2.2. Model year
3.2.3. PORSCHE part number from the parts catalogue
3.2.4. Which wire harness (e.g. main wire harness, wire harness for engine, etc.)
3.2.5. Specifications from the wiring diagram
a) Page number
b) Field
c) Component (for components with multiple connectors e.g. instrument cluster, please specify connector 1, 2, 3 etc.)
d) Connection point (e.g. X11, X12 etc.)
3.3. Version 3 for identifying the required connector:
3.3.1. Call up corresponding wiring diagram in PIWIS tester P 9718.
3.3.2. Click on one of the plug-in contacts of the required connector with the mouse.
Information
The specifications displayed are subject to a constant updating process. For this reason, it can happen that specifications are incomplete or not available. If this is the case, use one of the other versions for ordering connectors if possible.
3.3.3. Note all displayed specifications for this connector and specify when ordering the connector.
3.4. If the data listed under Version 1 to Version 3 is included and complete, the CARTOOL company can identify the correct connector.
3.5. Ordering address:
CARTOOL company, GmbH
Straußenlettenstr. 15
85053 Ingolstadt
Tel. (0841) 96 500-70 (in Germany)
Tel. (0841) 96 500-80 (outside of Germany)
Fax (0841) 96 500-90
Procedure for releasing connectors that are difficult to move
1. Pull connector off lid-release motor.
Pulling connector off lid-release motor from rear
1.1. Release connector on motor for lid-release with suitable auxiliary materials (e.g. angled piece of wire with diameter of approx. 1mm) -a- -arrow A- and pull off -arrow B-.
Engage wire at the release. Pulling on the wire in direction of arrow releases the connector and can be pulled off.
2. Pull off connector on seat belt tensioner.
Releasing connector for seat-belt tensioner
2.1. Release connector -2- on seat-belt tensioner with a screw driver in -direction of arrow-.
2.2. Pull off connector on seat belt tensioner.
3. Pull off connector on headlight.
Pulling off connector on headlight
3.1. Pull securing clip completely down and out -arrow A-.
3.2. Pull off connector on headlight -arrow B-.
4. Pull connector off sensor for fuel level.
Pulling connector off sensor for fuel level
4.1. Release connector completely on fuel level sensor -arrow A- and pull it off -arrow B-.