911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
3.1
Disassemble blue connector by lifting the tab with a small screwdriver (arrow, Figure 1). Remove contact housing from plug.
3.2
Remove the gray/pink wire (pin 13) from the connector plug by depressing tab with a small screwdriver (arrow, Figure 2). Cut off the end of the
removed wire and discard terminal.
3.3
Place supplied shrink tubing over the gray/pink wire. Strip away approx. 5 mm of the insulation. Additionally strip away approximately 5 mm of
the new supplied suppressor lead (the bare end without a pin)
3.4
Insert both stripped leads into the supplied metal crimping sleeve and complete connection by crimping with crimping pliers. Slide shrink tubing
over connection and shrink with heat gun.
Warning!:
Observe heat gun safety instructions! Avoid damaging vehicle interior with excessive heat!
3.5
Insert new lead into the blue connector, pin 13, ensuring it properly clips into place. Reassemble the connector and re-insulate harness with
insulation tape.
3.6
Reinstall instrument cluster. Reconnect battery. Re-code radio if necessary.
Working Time:
Labor Operation
Time
Description
90 OS 31 99
70 TU
Installing suppressor kit.
Includes: Remove and install instrument cluster, crimping and
shrink wrapping connection, re-insulating wiring harness.
Literature:
91 1 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 9, Section:
90 25 19 - Removing and installing instrument cluster