Removing and Installing Convertible-Top Control Module

Removing And Installing Convertible-Top Control Module

Removing Control Module







Move the convertible top to service position before removing the control module.
1. Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward. Then interrupt closing operation.
2. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position.
3. Bend cover over the control module rearward and unscrew the two cross-recess screws.
4. Remove control module, disengage the connector housing -A- to the right, and pull it down and off. Press plug connection -arrow B- together and pull it down and off. Disengage plug connection -arrow C- upward and to the right, and pull it down and off.

Installing Control Module







1. Join electrical plug connections -arrow C- and engage the locking lever downward. Join plug connection -arrow B-. Join plug connection -arrow A-, and press the connector housing to the left until it engages, Lay lines carefully (do not trap).
2. After installation of a new control module, the control module must be recalibrated with the Porsche System Tester,

Calibrating The Convertible Top

NOTE: The convertible top opens and closes automatically during convertible-top calibration with the Porsche System Tester. Calibration can be started irrespective of whether the convertible top is open or closed. The latching hook in roof frame 1 does not dose during calibration. There must not be any objects in or on the convertible top to obstruct this.

1. Connect and switch on the Porsche System Tester.
2. Switch ignition on.
3. Select menu item "Convertible top". Select menu item "Calibrate" in the command line which then appears.
4. Start calibration with the F7 key.