2007 Porsche Boxster S

SUSPENSION Level control

SUSPENSION

Level control

43 16 19 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PASM CONTROL UNIT - AS OF MY

2005 (ALL MODELS)
TOOLS

Designation Type Number Explanation

PIWIS tester special tool P 9718

REMOVING PASM CONTROL UNIT

Removing PASM control unit

NOTE: If the control unit has to be replaced, read out the values saved in the control
unit before starting the removal. --> 431619 Removing and installing PASM
control unit - chapter on "Programming".

Installation Location:

Fig. 1: Installation position shown on the 911

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Fig. 2: Unscrewing cover for passenger's footwell

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1. Pull carpet on right-hand side to the side.

2. Unscrew the two fastening nuts -1- and remove the cover -2- . See Fig. 2.

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Fig. 3: Disconnecting control unit

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3. Unclip control unit from the support and pull it out and down.

4. Release -A- and pull off electric connector. See Fig. 3.

INSTALLING PASM CONTROL UNIT

Installing PASM control unit

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Fig. 4: Connecting the plug connection

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1. Connect the electric plug connection until the plug clicks into place.

2. Push in control unit into the support and clip it in.

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Fig. 5: Screwing on cover for passenger's footwell

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3. Fit cover -2- and secure with the two fastening nuts -1- . See Fig. 5.

4. Stick on carpet at side again onto cover.

PROGRAMMING PASM CONTROL UNIT

Reading out and writing values for PASM control unit

NOTE:  During coding, there should be a guaranteed power supply for the PIWIS
tester P 9718. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current
rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
 The PIWIS tester P 9718 instructions take precedence and in the event of a
discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. Deviations
may occur with later software versions.
 The procedure described here has been structured in general terms;
different text or additions may appear in thePIWIS tester P 9718 .

PIWIS tester P 9718. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a

current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.

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1. Connect the PIWIS tester P 9718 to the vehicle and start it. Switch on the ignition. >> Continue.

2. Select the vehicle type.

3. Using the >> key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.

4. Select PASM and press >>.

5. In the PASM menu, select Control unit replacement and press >>.

6. Select Read codes and press >>.

7. On the screen of the PIWIS tester appears the message Coding read-out complete >>.

8. Switch off ignition and replace control unit.

9. Switch to the Special functions menu and perform the vehicle handover using the F8 key.

10. In the Special functions menu, erase All fault memories by pressing >>.

11. Switch on ignition. Once the control unit has been replaced, the vehicle data is uploaded under the Write in
data menu (see Section 7). Press >>.

12. PIWIS tester displays Coding write-in complete >>.

13. Carry out a test drive and read out fault memory.

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