Boxster S (987) F6-3.4L (2008)
1. Carefully lift up the three retaining tabs and remove airbag contact unit.
Installing airbag contact unit
Installing contact unit for airbag
1. Position airbag contact unit and press onto the steering column switch until the three tabs engage.
2. Calibrate steering angle sensor. Refer to Removing and installing contact unit
Reworking
Work in wake of airbag contact unit
Install steering column switch. Refer to Removing and installing steering column switch
Install steering column trim. Refer to Removing and installing trim
Install steering wheel. Refer to Removing and installing steering wheel
Install driver's airbag unit. Refer to Removing and installing driver's airbag unit
Calibrating steering-angle sensor
INFORMATION:
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The steering-angle sensor must be re-calibrated after replacing the airbag contact unit.
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To correctly calibrate the angle sensor, the vehicle must be on the measuring platform.
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The steering angle sensor must be calibrated using the menu with the PIWIS Tester 9718 under the specified test conditions:
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Running gear set according to Porsche specifications, Adjusting values for suspension alignment
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Wheels in straight-ahead position and steering wheel horizontal.
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In the straight-ahead position, the steering wheel may depart from the horizontal position (steering centre position) by ± 2.0 degrees max.
1. PIWIS Tester 9718 must be connected to the vehicle. Start the System Tester. Switch on ignition and press >> to continue.
2. Select vehicle type and press >> to continue.
3. Select control unit PSM and confirm with >>.