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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+

Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressor -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> Except Porsche 928 -> Porsche 928
Vehicle: 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 3.6 H6 GAS

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE

Porsche 928
  • Use a suitable spanner wrench to hold clutch hub and remove retaining nut Fig. .
  • Remove clutch plate using a suitable puller, then press out ball bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Measure endplay between clutch plate and pulley. Endplay should be .016-.040 inch. Add or remove shims as necessary to bring within specifications.
Except Porsche 928
  • Discharge an...

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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 -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Porsche 928 S4 5.0 V8 GAS

The anti-lock braking system prevents the wheels from locking in an emergency stop, until shortly before the vehicle comes to halt, thus assuring full steerability and directional stability. In addition, the system optimizes the braking distance corresponding to the varying degree of grip between the wheel and road surface.

The ABS control unit is matched to the approved tire dimensions. The use of unapproved tires can lead to different wheel speed...

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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 Replacement -> Except Cayenne & 1995-98 911
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche 911 GT2 3.6 H6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

  • The fuel filter can be accessed after removing the underbody cover.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect the ground cable from filter.
  • Place a shop towel over fuel line to fuel filter connec...

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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 -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 H6 GAS

Remove

  • With an assistant applying brakes, remove axle shaft nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove inner end of drive shaft from transmission. Wrap shop towels or a suitable piece of rubber hose around drive shaft for protection.
  • Carefully press out pin of drive shaft, using universal drive shaft/wheel hub extractor tool, until shaft can be moved by hand.
  • Disengage parking brake cable from parking brake lever in passenger compartment as follows:
    • Undo parking brake lever Do not operate until after installation is complete! Self-adjusting!
    • Open cover...

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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+.

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) alerts the driver when a change in the pressure of one of the tire exists. The system detects a tire pr...

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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 -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual Transmission
Vehicle: 1994 Porsche 911 Targa 3.6 H6 GAS

Automatic Transmission

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect battery and alternator wiring.
  • Disconnect ignition lead.
  • Remove starter attaching bolts, then the starter.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Manual Transmission

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove engine guard.
  • Remove air distributor rail mounted on left and right sides of transmission.
  • Separate driveshaft from differential flange.
  • Disconnect solenoid electrical connectors.
  • Remove wire clamp holding solenoid wire to body, then remove tie-wrap from starter.
  • Remove clutch slave cylinder attaching bolts, then position sla...

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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: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 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: 2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 3.8 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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 H6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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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: 2007 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 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.

  • Put protective covers in passenger compa...

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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+.

Connector Locations  Diagram for 1996 Porsche 911 Targa 3.6 H6 GASConnector Locations Diagram for 1996 Porsche 911 Targa 3.6 H6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connection Driver's Side Door/Left Outside Motor
  • Connection Front End/Heater
  • Connection Motor/MFI DI
  • Connection Passenger Compartment/Air Conditioner
  • Connection Passenger Compartment/Compartment Hood Luggage
  • Fuse/Relay Plate Location, Engine Compartment Diagram for 1991 Porsche 911  3.3 H6 GASFuse/Relay Plate Location, Engine Compartment Diagram for 1991 Porsche 911 3.3 H6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Control Relay
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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.

    2004 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Blower Motor
  • Blower Control Unit
  • 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 3.6 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Porsche 911 GT3 3.6 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Motor
  • Microswitch
  • Power Top
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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: CLICKING NOISES FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL / PASSENGER SIDE
    Vehicle: 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: SUMMER TIRE AND WHEEL SUMMARY
    Vehicle: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 H6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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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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