Amplifier: Service and Repair
Removing And Installing Loudspeaker Amplifier
Tools
Technical values
Removing loudspeaker amplifier
CAUTION:
Voltage peaks can damage the audio system.
- Before unplugging/removing audio components, remove ignition key and switch off audio system.
INFORMATION: If the amplifier is to be replaced, the coding must be read out using the PIWIS tester 9718 before removing the amplifier.
1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and fastening nut -2-.
2. Lift up holder and disengage at the body.
3. Turn the holder around, release the electric connectors -a- and unplug from the amplifier.
4. Unscrew the four fastening screws -3- and remove amplifier from the holder.
Removing the loudspeaker amplifier (US version)
CAUTION:
Voltage peaks can damage the audio system.
- Before unplugging/removing audio components, remove ignition key and switch off audio system.
INFORMATION: If the amplifier is to be replaced, the coding must be read out using the PIWIS tester 9718 before removing the amplifier.
INFORMATION: The number of plugs can vary, depending on the equipment.
1. Release connector -2 to 4- on loudspeaker amplifier -1- -arrows A- and pull off -arrows B-.
2. Remove the loudspeaker amplifier with holder up and out.
3. Pull off sheetmetal clip -2- on the loudspeaker amplifier -1- -arrow A-.
4. Swivel loudspeaker amplifier -1- up and out of the holder -3- -arrow B- and pull out -arrow C-.
Installing loudspeaker amplifier
1. Secure the amplifier to the holder with the four fastening screws -3-. - Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (5 ftlb.)
2. Plug in electric connectors until they engage securely.
3. Push new retaining clip -4- onto the body.
4. Turn holder, engage it in the body and swivel downwards.
5. Screw down the holder with the fastening screw -1- and fastening nut -2-. - Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (5 ftlb.). - Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (5 ftlb.)
Installing the loudspeaker amplifier (US version)
1. Checking retaining clips -4 and 5- and sheetmetal clips -2- , replacing if necessary
2. Push loudspeaker amplifier -1- into both lower retaining clips -4- -arrow A- and insert in the holder -3- -arrow B-.
3. Move sheetmetal clip -2- over the loudspeaker amplifier -1- and holder -3- -arrow C-.
4. Position loudspeaker amplifier with holder and push completely onto the body using the four retaining clips.
5. Push connectors -2 to 4- onto the loudspeaker amplifier -1- and lock until they are felt to engage.
Subsequent work
Subsequent work for loudspeaker amplifier
1. Install navigation unit DVD player.
2. Install luggage compartment cover.
Programming loudspeaker amplifier
Reading out and writing to the BOSE loudspeaker amplifier
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.
INFORMATION:
- Follow the instructions on the Tester.
- Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.
1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. >> Continue.
2. Select the vehicle type.
3. Using the >> key, move from Vehicle type to the list of Control units and perform the automatic control unit search.
4. Select PCM2 with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Select External BOSE amplifier with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
6. Select Coding using the cursor keys and press >>.
7. Select Read out coding (codings) with the cursor keys and press >>.
8. Switch to the Special functions menu and perform the vehicle handover using the F8 key.
9. In the Special functions menu, erase All fault memories by pressing >>.
10. Carry out automatic search of control units.
11. In the menu Write in coding >> , the data read out are installed.
12. In Coding select the version and follow the instructions of the Tester.
13. Read out and erase fault memory.
Coding the BOSE loudspeaker amplifier
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.
INFORMATION:
- Follow the instructions on the Tester.
- Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.
- The PCM 2 code from the IPAS is needed for coding the loudspeaker amplifier.
1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. >> Continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the >> key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control modules. Perform the automatic control module search.
4. Select the relevant control module with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Select Coding using the cursor keys and press >>.
6. Select the version required for the vehicle in question, code it with F8 and follow the instructions on the Tester.
Vehicle type vehicle coding 911 (997)
Boxster (987)
Vehicle version vehicle coding Coupe
Cabriolet
Targa
Right/left-hand drive vehicle coding Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
Bass box Normal bass box
Large bass box (50l)
PCM 2 code Enter PCM 2 code
7. In the menu Vehicle type, select Control units and then select the menu Special functions.
8. Perform Vehicle handover and follow the instructions of the tester.
9. Read out and erase fault memory.