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970909 Loosening and securing main wire harness in roof


WM 970909 Loosening and securing main wire harness in roof

Information

The main wire harness is manufactured individually depending on equipment.
- Fastening elements may be different from the parts described.
- The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

Preliminary work

Preliminary work on main wire harness in roof at the right

1. Disconnect the battery. -> 2X00IN General information on disconnecting the battery Procedures
2. Remove headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
3. Remove cover over interior rear-view mirror. -> 682719 Removing and installing interior rear-view mirror - section on "Removing"

Preliminary work for main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)

1. Disconnect the battery. -> 2X00IN General information on disconnecting the battery Procedures
2. Remove headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Preliminary work for main wire harness in headliner

1. Disconnect the battery. -> 2X00IN General information on disconnecting the battery Procedures
2. Remove headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Loosening main wire harness in roof at the right

NOTICE

Voltage peaks

- Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

-> Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

- Assembly work must only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche.

- The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed.

- Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts.





Component overview of main wire harness in roof at the right





1. Release and pull off water spray line for rear window wiper system at the bottom of the A-pillar -1-.
2. Unclip main wire harness from the bracket at the right A-pillar.
3. Loosen fastening points at the front of the roof.
4. Loosen fastening screws between the A-pillar and D-pillar at the left.
5. Pull off electric plug connection on antenna line for antenna amplifier -4-.
6. Pull off electric plug connection on antenna line for antenna amplifier control unit -5-.
7. Release and pull off water spray line for rear window wiper system at the rear connection point -6-.
8. Loosen fastening points at the rear of the roof.

Loosening main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)

NOTICE

Voltage peaks

- Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

-> Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

- Assembly work must only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche.

- The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed.

- Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts.





Component overview for main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)





1. Loosen fastening points on A-pillar.
2. Loosen fastening points at the front of the roof.

Loosening main wire harness in headliner

1. Release and unplug electric plug connection -1- at the reading light.





Wire harness in headliner

2. Loosen wire harness -2- from the bonds.

Securing main wire harness in roof at the right

1. Installation is performed in reverse order.
2. Lay the main wire harness loosely in the roof area, ensuring that it is positioned correctly.
3. Secure main wire harness and wires coming from it.
4. Plug in control units and electric plug connections until they engage securely.

Securing main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)





Component overview for main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)





1. Installation is performed in reverse order.
2. Lay the main wire harness loosely in the roof area, ensuring that it is positioned correctly.
3. Secure main wire harness and wires coming from it.
4. Plug in control units and electric plug connections until they engage securely.

Securing main wire harness in headliner

1. Stick wire harness -2- in headliner.





Wire harness in headliner

2. Insert electric plug connection -1- until the connector engages securely.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for main wire harness in roof at the right

1. Install dashboard. -> 701819 Removing and installing dashboard - section on "Installing" 701819 Removing and installing dashboard
2. Install headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
3. Install cover over interior rear-view mirror. -> 682719 Removing and installing interior rear-view mirror - section on "Installing"
4. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.

Subsequent work for main wire harness in roof at the left (roof console)

1. Install dashboard. -> 701819 Removing and installing dashboard - section on "Installing" 701819 Removing and installing dashboard
2. Install headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
3. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery

Subsequent work for main wire harness in headliner

1. Install headliner. -> 708419 Removing and installing headliner - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.