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Removing and Installing Instrument Cluster



Removing And Installing Instrument Cluster

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Preliminary work

Preliminary work for instrument cluster
Remove trim for steering column.

Removing instrument cluster

CAUTION:
Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
- Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, 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.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

1. If a new instrument cluster is to be installed, read out the values if possible from the instrument cluster.
2. Loosen the steering wheel adjustment, put the steering wheel in the front-most and lowest position and lock the steering wheel adjustment.







3. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1-.
4. Pull instrument cluster forward, push side panels -2- to the side.







5. Release electrical connector -A- and unplug it.

Installing instrument cluster







1. Position the instrument cluster, connect the electrical plug and lock.







2. Screw down instrument cluster with both fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: 1.7 ft. lbs.
3. If a new instrument cluster was installed.

Subsequent work

Reworking instrument cluster
Install trim for steering column.

Programming instrument cluster

Reading and printing values

INFORMATION:
- If the instrument cluster is replaced or exchanged, the instrument cluster must be programmed and coded using the PIWIS Tester 9718. This is done to adapt the instrument cluster to the vehicle and equipment.
- If possible, before the instrument cluster is removed and replaced, a read-out of the vehicle data should be obtained using 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.
- The Porsche System Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. Deviations may occur with later software versions.
- The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text or additions may appear in the Porsche System Tester.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. >> Continue.
2. Select vehicle type >>.
3. Switch from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select Instrument cluster and press the >> key.
5. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
6. Select Read out values (codings) with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
7. The message Coding read-out complete will appear on the screen of the Porsche System Tester. Press the >>| key.
8. Switch off ignition and replace instrument cluster.
9. Switch on ignition. After replacement of the control unit, the vehicle data is installed under the menu Write in data (see Point 6) >>|.
10. System Tester displays Coding write-in complete. Press the >> key.
11. Go to the Special functions menu and start the Vehicle handover also; follow the instructions on the Tester.
12. Erase all fault memories.
13. Go to the Instrument cluster Coding menu again and check the coding in accordance with the vehicle equipment.
14. Carry out a test drive and read out fault memory again.

Programming the instrument cluster

INFORMATION:
- If the instrument cluster is replaced or exchanged, the instrument cluster must be programmed and coded using the PIWIS Tester 9718. This is done to adapt the instrument cluster to the vehicle and equipment.
- 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.
- The Porsche System Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. Deviations may occur with later software versions.
- The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text or additions may appear in the Porsche System Tester.
- If the Control unit replacement function cannot be performed, proceed according to this variant.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. >> Continue.
2. Select the vehicle type and press >>.
3. Switch to the Special functions menu and start Vehicle handover; follow the instructions on the Tester.
4. Erase all fault memories.
5. Perform an automatic control unit search and switch to the Instrument cluster menu, then press >>.
6. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
7. Select the Write in data menu and press >>.
8. Select the Coding menu and press >>.
9. Enter the Vehicle ID No. if required and code the other codes according to the vehicle equipment.
10. Switch to the Special functions menu and enter total mileage in accordance with the specifications on the Tester.
11. Select the type of oil level measurement.
12. Disconnect Tester from vehicle.
13. Carry out a test drive and read out the fault memory again.
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