911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L (2003)
Convertible Top Position Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair
Removing and installing potentiometer for convertible-top interrogation
Tools
Removing potentiometer for convertible-top interrogation
1. Opening convertible top
2. Removing rear left side-panel lining and loosen hydraulic cylinder
2.1. Refer to Removing and installing convertible top.
3. Convertible top in service position
3.1. Refer to Removing and installing convertible top.
4. Installing potentiometer
4.1. Undo the fastening screws -arrows- and remove the potentiometer.
5. Loosening the line routing
5.1. Unclip the potentiometer wires downwards and disconnect the electrical plug connection (disconnection point X 26).
6. Exposing wires
6.1. Carefully remove insulating tape from the potentiometer to the plug connection without damaging any other wires. Expose the potentiometer
wires (green, yellow and red).
7. Unlocking secondary locking of the plug connection
7.1. Unlock both sides by inserting a small screwdriver and shift in the direction of the arrow. The figure -inset- shows the secondary locking
unlocked.
8. Unlocking the old contacts of the potentiometer wires, and remove.