Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 551

61 96 19 Removing and installing control unit for
convertible-top - as of MY 2006

- Preliminary work
- Removing control unit for convertible top
- Installing control unit for convertible top
- Subsequent work
- Programming control unit for convertible top
- Coding control unit for convertible top
- Calibrating the convertible top

Tools

Designation

Type

Number

Explanation

PIWIS Tester

special tool

9718

Removal tool, universal commercially

available tool

NR.21

Preliminary work

1. Move convertible top to service

position.

2. Removing cover over the motor

2.1. To loosen the carpet, pull out the plastic clips with the special tool 21 and take out the carpet.

Removal tool, universal NR.21

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3. If the control unit must be replaced, then read out the values from the control unit before removal.

PIWIS Tester 9718

→ 619619 Removing and installing control unit for convertible top - section

on "Programming"

Removing control unit for convertible top

Note

If the control unit for the convertible top must be replaced, first the values must be read from the control unit
using the PIWIS tester 9718 . → 619619 Removing and installing convertible top control unit - chapter on
"Programming"

Unscrewing fastening screws

1. Unscrew both fastening screws -1- for the convertible top control unit.

Unplugging electrical connector

2. Remove control module, disengage the connector housing -arrow 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.

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Installing control unit for convertible top

Note

Plugging in the electric plug connections

1. Join electric plug connections -arrow C- and engage the locking lever downward. Connect the plug

connection -arrow B- . Join plug connection -arrow A- and press the plug housing to the left until it
engages. Lay lines carefully (do not trap).

Tightening fastening screws

2. Position control unit and secure with both fastening screws -1- .

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Subsequent work

1. Reinstall the carpet over the motor.

2. Take convertible top out of the service

position.

3. Write the read out values with the PIWIS Tester 9718 . → 619619 Removing and installing

convertible top control unit - section on "Programming"

Programming control unit for convertible top

Reading out and writing values for convertible top control unit

WARNING

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.

Note

The PIWIS tester 9718 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 PIWIS tester 9718.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. >>

Continue.

2. Select the vehicle

type.

3. Switch from the vehicle type to the list of control units.

4. Select convertible top with the cursor keys and press the >> key.

5. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the >> key.

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