Installation and Conversion Instructions

Panamera (971)
35/18

ENU

9415

9

Matrix Headlights 8JU/8IU

Concern:

Upgrading from LED headlights 8IS/8IT to Matrix headlights 8JU

Model Year:

As of 2017

Restriction:

Only for vehicles with basic LED headlights 8IS/8IT incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System and Navigation
unit High 7UG and either Lane Keep Assist 6I1, or Traffic sign recognition 9Q6, or Porsche InnoDrive
3V1.
(8IS/8IT + 7UG + 6I1/9Q6/3V1)

Figure 1
Parts Info:
971.044.914

Matrix headlights set, PDLS + SAE EXC, left and right USA

971.044.916

Matrix headlights set, PDLS + SAE Standard, left and right USA

Replacing headlights
1

Replace headlights at the left and right.
1.1

Remove and install headlight.  Workshop Manual 'Removing and installing headlights'

1.2

Remove and install light bulb control unit.  Workshop Manual 'Removing and installing light
bulb control unit'

1.3

Convert LED module fan. Remove and install LED module fan.  Workshop Manual
'Removing and installing LED module fan'

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Installation and Conversion Instructions

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1.4

Remove and install control unit for light adjustment.  Workshop Manual 'Removing and
installing control unit for light adjustment'

Subsequent work
Coding and adjusting headlights
NOTICE
Voltage drop
•

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit

•

Risk of damage to control unit

•

Fault entries in the control unit

•

Coding in the control unit is aborted

•

Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming



Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.



Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.



Connect battery charger/power supply suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended current
rating of 90A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V, tool number VAS 5908.

Information
The 9900 - PIWIS Tester III instructions take precedence since the description may be different
with later Tester releases.
The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text or additions may
appear on the 9900 - PIWIS Tester III.
2

Code headlights.
2.1

9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 must be connected before switching on the ignition.

2.2

Select vehicle type. PIWIS Tester II Diagnostics starts.

2.3

Update vehicle data.
2.3.1

Additional menu must now be selected by pressing •F7“. Press •F11“ to
confirm the question “Create vehicle analysis log (VAL)?”.

2.3.2

Select the Maintenance of vehicle data function. Press •F12“ until PR
numbers appears in the Value group column.

2.3.3

Select Headlights in the Family column.
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Select Light assist. system in the Family column.
•

Value: Select 8G4 LED

Press •F12“ to continue.
2.3.5
2.4

The selected values appear. Press •F8“ to write values. Wait until the message
Generation of vehicle data is complete. .... to continue. appears.

Adapt coding.
2.4.1

Select all control units by pressing •Ctrl A“.

2.4.2

Switch to the Codings/adaptations menu.
Select Automatic coding mode. Press •F12“ to continue.
Wait until the following message appears: Coding was completed successfully.
Press •F12“ to continue.

3

Adjust and calibrate Matrix LED headlights;  Workshop Manual 'Adjusting headlights'.

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Retrofitting Matrix headlights.
Includes:
Removing and installing wheel housing liners and headlights.
Removing and installing light bulb control unit and seal.
Removing and installing LED module control unit and LED fan.
Without:
Adjusting headlights.

95 15 16 01:

Adjusting headlights

Labor time: 148 TU

Labor time: 53 TU

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courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.

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