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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks from 1990+

Porsche -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cables, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect heating and air conditioning control module baffle.
  • Remove mounting bolts and control module.
  • Disconnect m...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

PORSCHE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 944 -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, REPLACE -> HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1991 Porsche 928 GT 5.0 V8 GAS

These components are non-serviceable and must be replaced as a unit.

HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Mark respective positions of wheel and wheel hub for reassembly, then remove right front wheel assembly.
  • Remove wheel-arch inner panel.
  • On 944S and 944 Turbo, disconnect braking-force regulator.
  • Disconnect all brake lines, numbers one through six from hydraulic unit.
  • On all models, disconnect ground wire, then remove mounting bolts from hydraulic-unit holder.
  • Move hydraulic unit and holder out slightly to gain access to strain relief for 12-pole plug (no. t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Porsche -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-94 911, 924, 928, 944 & 968 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6 H6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ev...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.6 H6 GAS

Front

  • Loosen driveshaft to wheel hub retaining nut while applying brakes.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove underside panel, then the brake cooling duct from control arm.
  • Remove stabilizer arm from wheel carrier.
  • Separate ball joint from wheel carrier.
  • Remove driveshaft to transmission flange attaching bolts.
  • Separate driveshaft from wheel carrier assembly, then remove driveshaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the f...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Position the tire changer head approximately 15 cm behind the valve stem of the sensor for the top tire bead to prevent damage to the sensor.

Position the tire changer head approximately 5 cm behind the valve stem of the sensor for the lower tire bead to prevent damage to the sensor.

  • Remove the tire using a suitable tire changer using care not to damage wheel or the tire pressure sensor.
  • Remove the tire pressure sensor hex head retaining screw hex using a T20 bit, Fig. .
  • Remove the tire pressure sensor valve stem retaining nut, then the sensor.
  • Reverse proce...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 H6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Pull back protective caps on starter cables and undo cables at starter, then lay aside.
  • Remove upper starter mounting bolt.
  • Remove lower starter mounting bolt.
  • Remove...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Porsche -> 2005-09 Boxster, Cayman & 911
Vehicle: 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 3.6 H6 GAS

On 2005-07 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2008-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the luggage compartment lid.
  • Remove the battery cover.
  • Remove the right plenum chamber cover.
  • Loosen the telephone antenna at the two top retaining screws and remove the two bottom retaining screws, then...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Porsche -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4 3.6 H6 GAS

The Air Bag warning lamp will light briefly when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 3.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at disc valve and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Porsche 911 GT2 3.6 H6 GAS

Do not remove drive belt when engine is warm! Risk of damage or deformation! Drive belts should only be removed when they have cooled down.

  • R...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

ABS Control Unit & ABS Pump & Solenoid Valve Relays Diagram for 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6 H6 GASABS Control Unit & ABS Pump & Solenoid Valve Relays Diagram for 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6 H6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • ABS Pump Relay
  • ABS Control Unit
  • ABS Solenoid Valve Relay
  • Body Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Fuse Box
  • Secondary Air Pump Relay
  • Two Tone Horn
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Sensor
  • 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 3.6 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 3.6 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fog Light Switch
  • Fog Light
  • Rear Fog Light/Backup Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MICROFICHE & MICROFILM BINDER - UPDATE
    Vehicle: 1986 Porsche 944 2.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EQUIPMENT - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY/RECYCLING STATION
    Vehicle: 1990 Porsche 928 S4 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Porsche AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Porsche cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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