INDEX 1

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your Porsche, be sure to read 00 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

A

A-pillar trim70-4

Abbreviations and acronymsEWD-6

ABS (antilock brakes)see Antilock brakes (ABS)see also Brakessee also Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

A/Cblower 87-9

resistor 87-10capacities 87-3compressor 87-11components 87-2, 87-8condenser 19-8, 87-8control panel 87-1evaporator 87-2, 87-7, 87-8fault detection 87-7housing 87-2refrigerant 87-3sensor default values 87-6troubleshooting 87-6vent flaps and motors 87-2, 87-8see also Heater

Accelerator linkagesee Throttle cable

Aerodynamic lift02-17

Air-conditioningsee A/Csee also Heater

Air-oil separator17-13

Air filterreplacing 03-29

Airbag system (SRS)02-18, 69-4components 69-4control module 69-4, 69-6, 69-11crash sensor 69-13deployment 69-5driver airbag 69-14

contact spring 69-15front seat belt buckle 69-8front seat belt reel 69-7inspecting 03-38passenger airbag 69-5rear seat belt buckle 69-10rear seat belt reel 69-9repairs 69-11replacement recommendations 69-6seat occupancy sensor 69-4, 69-5side impact (door) airbag 69-19smart 69-5warning light 69-6

Air flow flap87-2, 87-8

Air flow sensor 24-12

Alarm 96-5, 96-8see also Anti-theft system

Alignment44-2specifictions 44-3

Alternator (generator)27-12charging system 27-12removing and installing 27-12troubleshooting 27-3, 27-12

Amplifier91-5

Antenna91-4

Anti-theft systemalarm 96-5, 96-8components 96-4electronic immobilizer 96-7electronic immobilizer codes 96-7electronic immobilizer control module 96-11

electronic immobilizer signal converter 96-10

LED 96-9passenger compartment monitor 96-9vehicle key 96-6vehicle security 96-4

Antifreeze (engine coolant)03-23, 19-1

Antilock brakes (ABS)ABS 45-2, 45-3ABS/TC 45-2, 45-4control switch 45-8component descriptions 45-6hydraulic unit / control module 45-6, 45-10

identification 45-2wheel speed sensors 45-8, 45-9see also Brakessee also Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

ATF (automatic transmission fluid)03-27, 37-5, 37-9

Automatic transmission 37-1applications 02-12, 37-2electrical components 37-4fluid 03-27

cooler 37-24, 37-25fluid and filter change

to 2001 37-5from 2002 37-9

gear position switch 37-27gear ratios 37-2installing 10-15, 37-14, 37-21removing 10-3, 37-14, 37-21removing / installing 37-14, 37-21separating and rejoining 10-20service 37-5shift knob 37-26shift cable 37-26tiptronic basics 37-1torque converter 32-1

Axle joint03-35, 40-19, 42-19

B

Badgessee Emblems

B-pillar trim70-5

Back-up light switchmanual transmission 34-8

Battery27-5charging 27-6disconnection notes 03-40, 27-2hydrometer test 27-7jump starting 03-3load voltage test 27-8maintenance 03-3, 03-39, 03-40, 27-6open circuit-voltage test 27-8removing / installing 27-5service 03-39testing 27-7troubleshooting 27-3

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Bearing, wheelfront 40-12rear 42-15

Belt, drive03-28, 13-1, 48-18

Blade, wiper92-2

Blowersee A/C

Body02-17, 03-40dimensions 02-17door check strap, lubricating 03-41front lid safety hook, checking 03-42maintenance 03-38

Brake fluid03-24, 03-25, 47-3

Brake light switch45-6, 94-8

Brake pressure sensor45-6

Brakes02-23bleeding 47-3booster 47-7caliper 47-8fluid 03-24, 03-25, 47-3master cylinder 47-5pads 03-33, 46-2parking brake 03-43, 46-7, 46-8rotor 03-33, 46-2, 46-4troubleshooting 47-2Antilock brakes (ABS)Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

Bulb applicationsexterior 94-4instrument 90-11interior 96-1

Bumperfront 63-2front bumper components 63-2front bumper cover 63-3front bumper removing and installing 63-5

rear 63-7rear bumper components 63-7rear bumper cover 63-8rear bumper removing and installing 63-9

C

C-pillar trim70-6

Cabin microfilterreplacing 03-39

Caliper, brake47-8

Camber44-3

Camshaftassembly 15-28, 15-52installing and timing (3.6 liter engine) 15-61

removing (3.6 liter engine) 15-57timing, adjusting (3.4 liter engine) 15-32

Camshaft adjuster VarioCam solenoidremoving and installing 15-53

Camshaft chain15-2assembly 15-28, 15-52troubleshooting 15-3

Camshaft sensorremoving and installing 28-6

Camshaft timing chainsee Camshaft chain

Capacities, fluidA/C system 87-3automatic transmission

to 2001 37-5from 2002 37-10

coolant 19-1front differential 39-8manual transmission 03-26oil 03-21, 17-1rear differential 39-14, 39-15windsheidl washer 03-27

Carbon canister, activated24-2, 24-5

Caster44-3

Catalytic converter02-11, 26-4diagnostic monitor OBD-4

Cautions 00-2

CD changer91-3

Center brake light94-17

Center console70-1

Center driveshaft39-3

Central locking 96-7button 96-8

Charging system27-12

Check Engine Lightsee MIL (malfunction indication light)

Climate controlsee A/Csee also Heater

Clock 90-7

Clock setting90-7

Clutch30-1assembly 30-2, 30-8bleeding 30-8checking 03-41fluid 30-7hydraulics 30-7interlock switch 30-6master cylinder 30-9mechanical 30-2replacing 30-3slave cylinder 30-9throw-out bearing 30-2, 30-3, 30-6troubleshooting 30-2

Codes, faultsee Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

Coil28-13

Coil springsee Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Communicationcomponents 91-1

Component locations97-4, 97-26

Compressor87-11

Condenser19-8, 87-8

Constant velocity (CV) joint03-35, 40-19, 42-19

Control armsee Front suspensionsee Rear suspension

INDEX 3

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your Porsche, be sure to read 00 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

Convertible top02-19, 61-1, 61-3components 61-2emergency closing 61-5hydraulic pump 61-11hydraulic system, filling and bleeding 61-12

operation 61-4opening and closing 61-4rollover protection system 61-17rollover protection system 61-17bars, lowering after deploy bars, lowering after deployment 61-18

function test 61-19service 61-10service position 61-10troubleshooting 61-14see also Rollover protection system

Coolant (antifreeze)03-23, 19-1hydrometer 19-9

Coolant pump19-15, 19-17

Coolant service19-10

Cooling system19-1, 19-14, 19-15antifreeze 03-23, 19-1automatic transmission fluid cooler 37-24, 37-25

bleeding 19-12, 19-13coolant pump 19-15, 19-17cooling fans 19-6, 19-21, 19-22cooling hoses 03-31, 19-3, 19-4, 19-5coolant warning light 90-7draining 19-11engine oil cooler 17-6filling 19-12flushing 19-14leak test 19-9pump 15-15, 19-17radiator 19-6, 19-7, 19-23radiator air inlet duct 03-31reservoir 19-16thermostat 19-19testing concentration 19-9troubleshooting 19-8warning light 19-8see also Heatersee also Maintenance

Coolant thermostat19-19

Crankshaft pulley13-1removing and installing, 13-2

Crankshaft pulley sealremoving and installing 13-3

Crankshaft sensorremoving and installing 28-12

Crash sensorfront 69-4, 69-6side impact 69-4, 69-13

Cruise controlswitch 48-4

CV joint03-35, 40-19, 42-19

Cylinder head15-2camshaft chains 15-2components (3.4 liter engine) 15-4components (3.6 liter engine) 15-39intermediate shaft bearing 15-3removing and installing (3.4 liter engine) 15-13

removing and installing (3.6 liter engine) 15-45

repairs (3.4 liter engine) 15-4repairs (3.6 liter engine) 15-39timing, adjusting 15-32troubleshooting 15-3

Cylinder head coverinstalling (3.4 liter engine) 15-9installing (3.6 liter engine) 15-43removing (3.4 liter engine) 15-5removing (3.6 liter engine) 15-40

D

Deck lidsee Trunk lid

Diagnosis system03-20, OBD-1

Diagnostic monitorsOBD-3

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)OBD-6, OBD-7, OBD-16, OBD-28

Differentialsee also Front differentialsee also Rear differential

DME (digital motor electronics)02-8, 02-9, 02-10, 02-22, 28-1adaptation 24-6applications 02-8, 24-1, 24-2, 24-3camshaft sensor 28-6crankshaft sensor 28-12engine control module (ECM) 24-25engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 24-11, 24-20

evaporative control system 02-22, 24-5

fuel injectors 24-21FIO (fuel injector / ignition coil / oxygen sensor heater) relay 24-7

intake air housing 24-12intake manifold 24-26main relay 20-1, 24-10mass air flow sensor 24-12MIL 03-20, OBD-2oxygen sensor 26-4secondary air injection 02-11, 24-3, 24-13, 24-14

secondary air pump 24-13secondary air valve 24-14system overview 02-11, 24-2throttle housing 24-13see also Engine control module (ECM)

see also Fuel injectorsee also Fuel pressuresee also Fuel pumpsee also Ignition system

Dome light96-2

4 INDEX

Door57-1adjusting 57-2central locking button 57-9check strap, lubricating 03-41courtesy light bulb 96-2handle 57-8lock 57-10lock cylinder 57-8lock microswitch 57-9panel 57-3removing and installing 57-1striker 57-7window

see Door window

Door glasssee Door window

Door lock57-10

Door sill trim70-9

Door windowadjusting 64-2, 64-6components 64-2controls 64-3drop-down feature 64-3electric window control 64-1fuse 64-3glass 64-5motor 64-10regulator 64-11repairs 64-5, 64-10standardization 64-10switch 64-4

Double-mass flywheel30-1

Drains 50-5, 50-6, 50-7

Drive axlesee also Front drive axlesee also Rear drive axle

Drive belt03-28, 13-1, 48-18

Drive cycleOBD-5

Driveshaftsee Center driveshaft

DTC (diagnostic trouble code)see Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

E

ECM see Engine control module (ECM)

ECT see Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

Electrical components97-4

Electric cooling fan 19-6, 19-21

Electrical switchessee Switches

Electrical systemabbreviations and acronyms EWD-6battery disconnection notes 27-2component location table 97-4component photos 97-26engine 27-1safety precautions 90-1terminal designations EWD-5troubleshooting 97-36wire color codes EWD-3

Electrical wiring diagramsEWD-9

Electronic immobilizer96-7, 96-10, 96-11

Emblems66-3

Emergencies03-2, 03-9

Emergency brakesee Parking brake

Emergency flasher94-7

Engine02-3air filter 03-29ait-oil separator 17-13applications 1-2, 15-2, 02-3components 02-4crankshaft pulley 13-1

removing and installing 13-2crankshaft seal

pulley seal 13-3rear main seal 13-5

displacement 02-3drive belt 03-28, 13-1, 48-18engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 24-11, 24-20

grounds1999-2000 97-162001-2005 97-21

identification 24-1installing 10-15management

see DME (digital motor electronics)

mount 10-14, 10-18oil 03-21, 03-22, 17-1oil cooler 17-6oil pan 17-9 oil pump 15-8, 15-22, 17-4, 17-5, 17-10

on-board diagnostics OBD-1overview 1-1pulley system 13-1removing 10-3speed sensor

see Crankshaft sensorsee also Cooling systemsee also DME (digital motor electronics)

see also Engine control module (ECM)

see also Exhaust systemsee also Ignition systemsee also Lubrication systemspark plugs 03-32throttle valve, checkng 03-30troubleshooting 15-3

Engine compartment blower19-21, 55-5

Engine control module (ECM)24-25

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

24-11, 24-20

Engine cooling fan19-21, 55-5

INDEX 5

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your Porsche, be sure to read 00 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

Engine hood55-5aligning 55-6components 55-5emergency engine hood release

to 2000 03-6from 2001 03-8

engine hood release, servicing 55-7removing and installing 55-6strut 55-6

Engine identification24-1

Engine management24-2, 28-1

see also DME (digital motor electronics)

Evaporative control system24-5 diagnostic monitor OBD-4

Evaporator87-2, 87-7, 87-8

Exhaust manifold26-5

Exhaust system02-11, 26-1, 26-2catalytic converter 02-11, 26-4checking 03-38diagram 26-5manifold 26-5muffler 26-2oxygen sensor 26-4

Exterior lightssee Lights

F

FanA/C blower 87-9engine compartment blower 19-21engine cooling fans 19-21, 55-5

Fasteners03-12see also Tightening fasteners

Fault codesee also Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

Fault memory03-20

Fenderfront 50-4, 50-5

Filtersair 03-29fuel 03-34, 20-3oil 03-22ventilation microfilter 03-39

Firing order28-1

Floor jack03-10

Fluids and lubricants03-21see also Capacities, fluid

Flywheel, dual-masssee Double-mass flywheel

Foglight94-14

Front differential39-2center driveshaft 39-3components 39-6fluid 39-8fluid level, checking 39-8fluid, replacing 39-8front drive axle flange seal 39-2removing snd installing 39-6viscous coupler 39-9, 39-10

Front drive axleremoving and installing 40-17

Front lidsee Hood

Front oil seal13-5

Front suspension02-14, 40-1checking 03-35components 40-2diagonal control arm 40-4ride height 44-3strut assembly 40-6, 40-7strut, removing and installing 40-8stabilizer bar 40-5tightening torques 03-36transverse control arm 40-3wheel bearing 40-12wheel carrier 40-12

Fuel delvery tests20-5

Fuel filter03-34, 20-3

Fule gauge90-7fuel level light 90-7

Fuel injection24-1, 24-21, 02-9see also DME (digital motor electronics)

see also Fuel injector

Fuel injector02-9, 24-21relay 24-7

Fuel level sender20-2, 20-8, 20-12see also Fuel pump

Fuel pressureoperating fuel pump for tests 20-5, 20-6

pressure test 20-6regulator 20-2relieving pressure 20-5testing 20-6volume 20-7see also Fuel pump

Fuel pumpCarrera 2 1999 - 2001 20-2Carrera 2 2002 - 2005 20-2Carrera 4 20-3fuse and relay 20-1operating fuel pump for tests 20-5,20-6

removing / installing 20-8troubleshooting 20-5

Fuel sending unitcalibrating 20-12removing / installing 20-8

Fuel system 20-1checking pressure 20-6checking volume 20-7diagnostic monitor OBD-4fuel delivery tests 20-5sending unit 20-8, 20-12

Fuel tank20-8draining 20-8filler flap 50-2, 50-3

Fuel trimsee DME (digital motor electronics), adaptation

Fuses97-10, 97-13, 97-14

6 INDEX

G

Gearshift knob automatic transmission 37-26manual transmission 34-2

Generatorsee Alternator (generator)

Glove compartment02-24

Grounds97-16, 97-20

H

Hand brakesee Parking brake

Handle, door57-8

Hazard warning switch94-7

Headlight02-21, 02-23, 94-1adjusting 03-43, 94-10assembly 94-11bulb applications 94-4bulb, repalcing 94-13controls 94-5exterior lights, checking 03-43replacing bulb 94-13removing and installing 94-11switch 94-5troubleshooting 94-3

Heatercomponents 80-2core 80-4troubleshooting 80-2see also A/Csee also Cooling system

Hoodemergnency release 03-6, 03-8front lid safety hook, checking 03-42see Trunk lid

Horn90-13alarm horn 96-5

Hosessee Cooling system

I

Idler pulley13-2

Ignition lock cylinder48-8

Ignition electrical switch48-6

Ignition system02-11camshaft sensor 28-6checking for spark 28-3coil 28-13components 28-2crankshaft sensor 28-12disabling 28-2electrical switch 48-6firing order 28-1knock sensor 28-14relay 24-7spark plugs 03-32

Immobilizer, electronic 96-7, 96-10, 96-11

IMS bearingsee Intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing

Indicator lights03-2

Injectorsee Fuel injector

Instruments02-21, 90-2, 90-3, 90-4bulbs 90-11operation 90-5repairs 90-9versions 90-2warning lights 90-8

Interiorseat belts, checking 03-44see also Trim, Interior

Intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing15-3removing and installing 15-71

Intake air housing removing and installing 24-12

Intake manifold removing and installing 24-26

Interior lightschecking 03-43see also Lights

Intermittent wiper switch 92-4

J

Jacking03-10

Jump starting03-3

K

Key96-6transmitter battery, replacing 57-12, 96-6

Keyless entry57-11, 96-6

Knock sensorremoving and installing 28-14

L

Lateral acceleration sensor45-7, 45-13

Level sender, fuel20-8

License plate light94-19

Lightsbulb applications

exterior 94-4instrument 90-11interior 96-1

controls 94-5exterior lights, checking 03-43fuses 94-9interior 96-1

checking 03-43repairs

front 94-10rear 94-16

Litronic02-2, 02-23, 94-2see also Headlight

Lockscentral locking button 57-9central locking 96-7door lock 57-10door lock cylinder 57-8door lock microswitch 57-9keyless entry 57-11trunk lid release motor 55-3

Lubrication system17-4air-oil separator 17-13oil cooler 17-6oil 03-21, 03-22oil filter 03-22oil level display 17-2oil level sensor 17-2oil pan 17-9oil pumps 15-8, 15-22, 17-4, 17-5, 17-10

Luggage compartment lidsee Trunk lid

INDEX 7

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your Porsche, be sure to read 00 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

M

Maintenance03-16, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19airbags, inspecting 03-38alignment 44-2antifreeze 03-23, 19-1automatic transmission fluid 03-27, 37-5, 37-9

battery 03-3, 03-39, 03-40body exterior 03-38, 03-40brake fluid 03-24, 03-25, 47-3brake pads / rotors 03-33, 46-2, 46-4clutch, checking 03-41coolant hoses 03-31, 19-3, 19-4, 19-5coolant level 03-23CV joint boot, inspecting 03-35differential oil 03-27door check straps, hinges, lubricating 03-41

door locks, checking 03-42drive belt 03-28, 13-1, 48-18exhaust system, checking 03-38exterior lights, checking 03-43filters

air 03-29fuel 03-34, 20-3oil 03-22ventilation microfilter 03-39

fluids and lubricants 03-21see also Capacities, fluid

front differential 39-8front lid safety hook, checking 03-42hoses

see also Cooling systemfront lid safety hook, checking 03-42headlights, adjusting 03-43interior lights, checking 03-43manual transmission fluid 03-26oil 03-21, 03-22, 17-1parking brake 03-43, 46-7power steering fluid 03-25radiator air inlet duct 03-31rear differential 39-14, 39-16seat belts, checking 03-44spark plugs 03-32suspension and steering components, checking 03-35, 03-36, 03-37

tables 03-16test drive 03-46throttle valve, checkng 03-30tires 03-45under car maintenance 03-31, 03-38wipers and washers 03-27

Malfunction indication lightsee MIL (malfunction indication light)

Manifold, exhaust26-5

Manual transmissionapplications 02-12 , 34-1back-up light switch 34-8fluid 03-26gear ratios 34-2input shaft seal 34-7installing 10-15, 34-6overview 34-1pilot bearing 30-4removing 10-3, 34-3separating and rejoining 10-19shift knob 34-2

Mass air flow (MAF) sensor24-12

Master cylinder brake 47-5clutch 30-9

MIL (malfunction indication light)OBD-2

Mirror, outside rear view 66-1glass 66-2heater 66-3

Misfirediagnostic monitor OBD-4

Model year news02-22

M-option codes02-29, EWD-7

MOST-bus02-26, 91-2

MRS (multiple restraint system)see Airbag system (SRS)

Muffler26-2

N

Navigation91-10navigation display unit (PCM) 91-11

Neutral safety switchsee Automatic transmission, gear position switch

O

OBD (on-board diagnostics)03-20, OBD-1

Oil cooler17-6

Oil level checking 03-21display 17-2sensor 17-2

Oil pan removing and installing 17-9

Oil pumps15-8, 15-22, 17-4, 17-5, 17-10

Oil service03-22, 17-1

On-board computer90-2, 90-3, 90-4, 90-7, 91-9

On-board diagnostics (OBD II)03-20, OBD-1

Option codes02-29, EWD-7

Outside door handle57-8

Outside mirror switch66-1

Oxygen sensor26-4diagnostic monitor OBD-4heater relay 24-7

P

P-codesOBD-7

Pads, brake03-33 46-2

Parking assistant91-2

Parking brake46-7adjusting 03-43, 46-7shoes, replacing 46-8switch 45-6

Parking light bulbfront 94-15

Parts03-13

Passenger compartment monitor96-9

PCMsee Porsche Communications Management (PCM)

8 INDEX

Pilot bearing30-4

Pollen microfilterreplacing 03-39

Porsche Communications Management (PCM)

02-26, 91-1, 91-4, 91-10, 91-11

Porsche Stability Management (PSM)02-16, 45-5control switch 45-8hydraulic unit / control module 45-6, 45-10

lateral acceleration sensor 45-7, 45-13

precharge pump 45-7, 45-12rotational rate sensor 45-7steering angle sensor 45-8, 45-14wheel speed sensors 45-8see also Antilock brakes (ABS)see also Brakes

Power mirror66-1

Power steeringsee Steering

Power windowsee Door window

Pre-charge pump 45-7, 45-12

PSM see Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

Pulley system13-1

R

Radiator03-31, 19-6, 19-7, 19-23removing and installing 19-23

Radiator cooling fans19-6, 19-21removing and installing 19-22

Radio91-3, 91-4

Radio code91-4

Rain sensor 92-1

Raising car safely03-10

Readiness codesOBD-5

Rear differential39-12fluid 39-14fluid level, checking 39-14, 39-15fluid, replacing 39-14, 39-16rear drive axle flange seal 39-12

Rear drive axleremoving and installing 42-18

Rear main seal13-5

Rear spoiler02-17, 02-25, 55-10, 5-11, 55-13drive motor, removing and installing 55-13

manual spoiler control 55-10removing and installing 55-11

Rear suspensionchecking 03-35components 42-2diagnonal control arm 42-7ride height 44-4strut assembly 42-3strut, removing and installing 42-4sway bar 42-5transverse control arm 42-5tightening torques 03-37toe control arm 42-7upper control arm 42-9wheel bearing 42-15wheel carrier 42-10

Rear window02-24, 02-25, 61-3

Receiver-drier87-11, 87-14

Recirculation switch87-1

Refrigerant87-3

Relays97-26, 97-29

Remote keysee Key

Reversing light switchsee Back-up light switch

Ride height44-3, 44-4

Roll bar02-20

Rollover protection system 20-20, 61-17bars, lowering after deployment 61-18function test 61-19see also Convertible top

Rotational rate sensor45-7

Rotor, brakechecking 03-33removing and installing 46-4

S

Safety03-9

Scan tool OBD-3

Seal, crankshaft pulleyremoving and installing 13-3

Seal, rear mainremoving and installing 13-5

Seat72-1, 72-3

Seat belt02-18, 02-24, 69-4checking 03-44

Seat occupancy sensor69-4, 69-5

Secondary air injection02-11, 24-3secondary air pump 24-13secondary air valve 24-14

Serpentine beltsee Drive belt

Service information03-9, 03-15

Shift knobautomatic transmission 37-26manual transmission 34-2

Side impact (door) airbag69-19

Side turn signal light94-15exterior lights, checking 03-43

Siren96-4, 96-5

Slave cylinder30-9

Sound system02-2691-3

Spark plug03-32well 15-11

Speakers91-7

Special Edition02-27

Speed sensor, wheel45-8, 45-9

INDEX 9

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your Porsche, be sure to read 00 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

Splash shieldssee Underbody splash shields

Spoiler, rearsee Rear spoiler

Spring, coilsee Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

SRS (supplemental restraint system)see Airbag system (SRS)

Stabilizer barsee Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Starter27-9interlock switch 27-9, 30-6removing / installing 27-10troubleshooting 27-3, 27-9

Steering bleeding 48-12checking 03-35column covers 48-4column stalk switch 48-4fluid 03-25, 48-12fluid lines 48-17ignition electrical switch 48-6ignition lock cylinder 48-8pump 48-13rack 48-10steering angle sensor 45-8, 45-14steering system 48-1steering wheel 48-2tie rod 48-9

Steering angle sensor45-8, 45-14

Stop light switchsee Brake light switch

Strutfront 40-6, 40-7, 40-8rear 42-3, 42-4

Sunroof60-2components 60-2emergency closing 60-3panel, removing and installing 60-5

Suspensionsee Front suspensionsee also Rear suspensionsee also Maintenance

Sway barsee Stabilizer bar

SwitchesABS/TC 45-8A/C 87-1back-up light

manual transmission 34-8brake light 45-6, 94-8central locking 57-9, 96-8clutch interlock 30-6convertible top 61-2, 61-4cruise control 48-4hazard warning 94-7high beam 48-4ignition

cylinder 48-8electrical switch 48-6

light 94-5outside mirror 66-1pedal cluster 30-6, 94-8PSM 45-8steering column stalk 48-4turn signal 48-4window 64-4wiper / washer 92-4see also Back-up light switch

T

Taillights94-16exterior lights, checking 03-43

Targa top60-9components 60-9control module 60-18cowl panel cover 60-15emergency closing 60-9fabric lining guide 60-14front fabric lining 60-10glass panel, removing and installing 60-19

rear fabric lining 60-13sun blind electric motor 60-18wind deflector 60-17

TC (traction control)see Antilock brakessee also Porsche Stability management (PSM)

Tensioner pulley13-2

Test drive03-46

Thermostat19-19

Throttle cable10-10

Throttle housing removing and installing 24-13

Throttle valvechecking 03-30

Throw-out bearing30-2, 30-3, 30-6

Tie rod48-9

Tightening fasteners03-12torques 03-12

Timing chainsee Camshaft chain

Tiptronicsee also Automatic transmission

Tires44-1flat tire, changing 03-4service 03-45

Toe44-2, 44-3

Tools03-15

Torque converterremoving and installing 32-1seal 32-2

Towing03-4

Traction control (TC)see Antilock brakessee also Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

Transmission02-3, 02-12, 34-1mount 10-14, 34-5, 37-20, see also Automatic transmissionsee also Manual transmission

Trim, interiorA-pillar trim 70-4B-pillar trim 70-5C-pillar trim 70-6Center console 70-1Door panel 57-3Door sill trim 70-9Side panel trim 70-7Steering column covers 48-4

10 INDEX

Trunk lidemergency release 02-24, 55-2aligning 55-4components 55-2release motor 55-3removing and installing 55-3safety hooks, checking 03-42struts 55-2trunk lid release, servicing 55-7

Trunk light bulb96-3

Turn signal bulbfront 94-15side 94-15

Turn signal switch48-4

U

Under car maintenance 03-31, 03-38

Underbody splash shields03-11

V

Vacuum booster47-7

Valve lift adjuster VarioCam solenoidremoving and installing 15-55

VarioCam02-3, 02-4, 02-5, 02-6, 02-9, 15-4, 15-40, 15-53, 15-55

Vehicle identification number (VIN)01-1, 03-13, 31-14

Vent flaps and motors87-2, 87-8

Ventilation microfilterreplacing 03-39

Viscous couplercomponents 39-10function test 39-9removing and installing 39-10

Voltage tests97-36

W

Warning lights03-2, 19-8, 90-8

Warnings 00-1

Washer92-11fluid level sensor 92-15nozzle 92-11pump 92-14reservoir 92-13see also Wiper

Washing03-40

Water drains50-5, 50-6, 50-7

Water pump19-15, 19-17

Waxing03-40

Wheel, steering48-2

Wheel alignment44-2ride height 44-3, 44-4

Wheel bearingfront 40-12rear 42-15

Wheel carrierfront 40-12rear 42-10

Wheel housing liner, front50-1

Wheel speed sensor45-8, 45-9

Wheels44-1

Window see Door window

Wiper92-2arm 92-3assembly 92-5assembly, removing and installing 92-6

blade 92-2, 92-3checking 03-24fuse 92-4fluid 03-27intermittent wipe interval control 92-5motor, removing and installing 92-9relay 92-4switch 92-4see also Washer

Wiring circuit and terminal descriptions EWD-5

color codes EWD-3diagrams EWD-9Porsche abbreviations and acronyms EWD-6

sample EWD-4

Working under car safely03-9

X

X-connectorsEWD-8

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Intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing replacement.15 Cylinder Head

Diagnosis and repair information for the power rear spoiler.55 Trunk Lid, Engine Hood

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Engines covered:1999-2001: 3.4 liter (M96.01, M96.02, M96.04)2002-2005: 3.6 liter (M96.03)

Transmissions covered:G96 (6-speed manual)A96 (5-speed automatic)

Step-by-step brake pad, pad sensor and rotor replacement.46 Brakes–Mechanical