Installation and Conversion Instructions

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Sports Exhaust System - Silver (0P8)/Black (0P9)

Revision:

This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 2 24/17, dated January 30, 2019.

Model Year:

As of 2017 up to 2018

Vehicle Type:

Panamera/Panamera 4
including related Executive and Sport Turismo variants

Engine Type:

CXT/CXTA = V6/3.0 liter/243 kW (330 hp)

Restrictions:

NOT approved for market launch vehicles (I-no. S0C)!
ONLY model year 2017 (H) vehicles:
– NOT approved in conjunction with Sport Chrono package (I-no. QR5)!

Information:

Retrofitting

Figure 1
Note:

In the sports exhaust system, the signal for activating the flaps in the rear silencers comes from the
respective current map in the DME control unit. This depends on the driving status and the accelerator
pedal position among other things.
The sports exhaust system can be switched on and off separately using the Porsche Communication
Management system (PCM  Figure 1). To do this, select the menu "Car", then "Drive" and then "Sports
exhaust system".

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The sports exhaust system is also active in the "SPORT" or "SPORT PLUS" driving modes.
The engine power and exhaust behavior of the vehicle are not affected.
The sports exhaust system is also available straight from the factory for new vehicles by requesting
optional equipment "0P8 – Sports exhaust system (Brushed stainless steel tailpipe)" or "0P9 – Sports
exhaust system (Black chrome-plated look tailpipe)".

Parts Info:

971.044.201.A

 Sports exhaust system, tailpipe in Silver chrome-plated look
(0P8) – Panamera/Panamera 4, set
 Sports exhaust system, tailpipe in Black chrome-plated look
(0P9) – Panamera/Panamera 4, set

971.044.201.B

Parts list:

Figure 2

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958.111.220.00

2x

Clamping sleeve, ∅ 60 x 88  Figure 2 -1-

971.253.607.EY

1x

Rear silencer, left  Figure 2 -2-

971.253.608.EY

1x

Rear silencer, right  Figure 2 -3-

N.903.425.02

4x

Speed nut, M6 x 19.5 x 18 – VW602 49  Figure 2 -4-

999.073.594.01

4x

Lens-head screw, M6 x 12 PA  Figure 2 -5-

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— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, outer left  Figure 2 -6-

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, inner left  Figure 2 -7-

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, inner right  Figure 2 -8-

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, outer right  Figure 2 -9-

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, outer left (not shown)

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, inner left (not shown)

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, inner right (not shown)

— — —1

1x

Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, outer right (not shown)

N.910.793.01

10 x

971.907.159.M

1x

Hexagon-head bolt, M8 x 16 (exhaust system and connecting strut)
 Figure 2 -10Engine noise control unit  Figure 2 -11-

4H0.907.601.D

1x

Engine noise pulse sender  Figure 2 -12-

N.908.877.03

3x

M6 hexagon nut, self-locking  Figure 2 -13-

971.044.211

1x

999.513.052.40

15 x

Wire harness assembly for engine noise control unit/pulse sender –
Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle  Figure 2 -14Tie-wrap, 4.8 x 188 (not shown)

999.650.398.12

3x

Cable shoe (ring eyelet), A6-1 (not shown)

1

ONLY contained in respective set!

Information
ONLY in the event of repairs/replacement:
Items WITHOUT a part number in the parts list can be found/ordered from the Porsche Electronic Parts
Catalog = PET.
Check model year and vehicle equipment (I-no.) in the standard catalog!

Materials:

Notes:

000.043.172.00

1x

Sealing cord

———

1x

Commercially available rust solvent, e.g. WD40

———

1x

Wrapping tape (commercially available)

———

2x

Auxiliary line (Tekalan or Teflon hose) approx. 1,500 mm long

The relevant legal regulations must be observed in the various countries.

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The Porsche logo and type number corresponding to
vehicle and engine type are shown on the underside of the
new rear silencers as follows (example for rear silencer:
 Figure 3 ):
1
2
3
•

– Porsche logo
– Type number
– Week/year of manufacture
Panamera/Panamera 4: Rear silencer, left: 971 120
P / right: 971 120 Q
Figure 3

The Porsche logo, part number and week/year of manufacture are shown on the inside of the sports tailpipes for
ALL vehicles specified above ( Figure 4 ).
1
2
3

– Porsche logo
– Porsche part no.
– Week/year of manufacture

This information can be read on the installed sports
tailpipes using a mirror, for example.
Information

Tools:

Nr.90 Pos.1 - Torque wrench

VAS 1978/1A — Crimping pliers

Nr.166 - Chain-type pipe cutters

Nr.166-1 - Ratchet-type pipe cutters

VAS 6780 — Body saw

Shop light

Nr.155 Pos.1 - Set of press-out tools

9900 - PIWIS Tester 3

VAS 6931 — Transmission and Engine Jack

Battery Charger/Power Supply - Suitable for
AGM Type batteries, recommended current rating
of 90A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V.

Work Procedure: 1

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Figure 4

Preparatory work
1.1

Drive vehicle onto a lifting platform (  Workshop Manual '4X00IN Lifting the vehicle').

1.2

Battery charger/power supply suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended current rating
of 90A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V must now be connected (  Workshop Manual '2X00IN
Battery trickle charging').

1.3

Remove cowl panel cover (  Workshop Manual '508719 Removing and installing cowl panel
cover').

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1.4

Remove wiper motor with linkage (  Workshop Manual '921919 Removing and installing
wiper linkage').

1.5

Remove cover under dashboard ( 
Workshop Manual '702219 Removing and
installing cover under dashboard').
1
2
3
1.5.1

1.6

1.7

– Dashboard cover
– Inner door sill trim (front)
– Diagnostic socket
LHD vehicles: ONLY left side (
Figure 5 -1-)

Remove (front) inner door sill trim ( 
Workshop Manual '680519 Removing and
installing (front) inner door sill trim').
1.6.1

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Figure 5

LHD vehicles: ONLY left side ( Figure 5 -2-)

Remove diagnostic socket (under dashboard
 Figure 6 ).
1.7.1

Press locking lugs (4 x) on diagnostic socket at the same time (
Figure 6 -A-).

1.7.2

Pull diagnostic socket forward out
of the dashboard retaining frame
and remove it ( Figure 6 -B-).

Install engine noise control unit and pulse sender

Figure 6

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– Installation positions on LHD vehicle ( Figure 7
-A-)
A
B
1
2
2.1

–
–
–
–

LHD vehicle
RHD vehicle
Engine noise pulse sender
Engine noise control unit

Position engine noise control unit on M6 studs
(2 x) in the plenum panel and secure with two
M6 hexagon nuts ( Figure 7 ).
Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
+/-0.75 Nm (+/-0.4 ftlb.)

2.2

Figure 7

Guide pin on underside of engine noise pulse sender into the bore on the holder in the plenum
panel. Secure engine noise pulse sender, facing the windshield, with an M6 hexagon nut in
the plenum panel holder ( Figure 7 ).
Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) +/-0.75 Nm (+/-0.4 ftlb.)

NOTICE
Incorrect line routing
•

Risk of damage to lines and hoses

•

Malfunction and fault memory entry on control unit



Avoid small bending radii when routing lines.



File down edges and burrs in the routing area or mask them with adhesive tape.



Maintain a sufficient distance from components exposed to high temperatures while driving.
2.3

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Route electric wire harness in the plenum panel to the passenger compartment.

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Electric wire harness connections ( Figure
8):
1
2
3
4
5

– Engine noise pulse sender
connector (2-pin)
– Engine noise control unit connector
(6-pin)
– Cable shoe (ring eyelet), A6 (ground)
– Double connector lines (power
supply)
– 2-pin connector (CAN bus)

Figure 8
2.3.1

Connect electric plug connections
for engine noise pulse sender
(2-pin) and for engine noise control
unit (6-pin) ( Figure 9).
1
2
3
4
A
B