Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 208

Installation position

Note

The control unit is located in the passenger compartment on the right at the B-pillar in front of the
rear seat well.

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The ignition key must be removed before starting the assembly work.

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If the Tiptronic control module is replaced, observe the points under programming/coding the control
unit. → 373019 Removing and installing transmission control module - chapter on "programming",
→ 373019 Removing and installing transmission control module - chapter on "coding"

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1. Unscrew lower fastening screw for the seat belt.

2. Disengage floor covering at the support and lay it in the vehicle

interior.

Unlocking locating peg using the removal tool

3. Unlock locating peg -1- of the support using the commercially available removal tool Disassembly

tool, universal NR.21

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Unscrewing fastening screws

4. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and nuts -3- and carefully pull the support up and out of the retaining points.

Releasing electrical plug connection

5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical plug connection.

Disengaging retaining clip

6. Disengage retaining clip -4- .

7. Pull control unit out of the support and pull it down and out at an angle.

Releasing electrical connector

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8. Press locking tabs -A- and disconnect plug connections from the control

unit.

Installing Tiptronic control module

Installing Tiptronic control unit (also referred to generally as control unit
below)

WARNING

Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.

Destruction of the control module.

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→ 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. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Connecting electrical plug connection

2. Connect the electric plug connection.

Inserting control unit into support

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3. Insert control unit into the support and engage retaining

clip.

Connecting electric plug connection

4. Connect and lock the electric plug connection.

Engaging the support

5. Position the support and engage in lower side member.

Fastening the support

6. Push in the locating peg -1- of the support and check it is seated

correctly.

7. Tighten the fastening nut -3- and fastening screws -2- . → Tightening torque: 5.5 ftlb.

8. Lay the floor covering over the support and

engage.

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