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E-Sound generator GM3

Vehicle Type:

Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S

Model Year:

As of 2020

Information:

Retrofitting

Restriction:

Only for vehicles from week 39/2019
Information

Figure 1
The E-Sound generator retrofit kit consists of an acoustic box in the rear of the vehicle as well as two
other boxes for the rear door panels. These boost the sound for the passenger compartment and for
outside the vehicle.

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9J1.044.900.20

 E-Sound package

Figure 2
9JA.970.502.Y

1x

Wiring harness for E-Sound for the vehicle  Figure 2 -1-

9JA.035.413

2x

DVC speakers  Figure 2 -2 and 5-

N.104.592.02

2x

Cheese head bolt for installing control unit  Figure 2 -3-

PAF.015.082

2x

Hexagon flange nut, M6  Figure 2 -4-

9J1.035.446.D

1x

Control unit for i-Sound  Figure 2 -6-

N.909.747.01

6x

Speaker screws  Figure 2 -7-

999.513.076.40

20 x

Tie-wrap, large  Figure 2 -8-

9J1.970.137.Y

2x

Wiring harness for doors  Figure 2 -9-

9J1.971.737.Y

1x

Wiring harness for rear speaker  Figure 2 -10-

9J1.035.915

1x

Outside speaker  Figure 2 -11-

N.020.904.4

20 x

Tie-wrap, small  Figure 2 -12-

NOTICE
Voltage peaks
•

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit



Switch off ignition and keep transmitter key outside of the transmission range (at least 5 m/ 16.5 feet).



Switch off electrical loads before disconnecting or removing them.

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Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!
•

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes
approved by Porsche.

•

The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just
before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed.

•

Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts.

9900 - PIWIS Tester 3

Tools:

Flashlight

Work
Procedure:
WARNING
Incorrect handling of high-voltage components
•

Electric shock

•

Short circuit

•

Fire

•

Explosion



Only appropriately trained and authorized persons are permitted to work on high-voltage vehicles
and components.



Required qualification: High voltage technician or high voltage expert.



Observe national requirements and legislation for this work.



Always use insulated tools, e.g. VAS 6883 Insulated Tool Set when working on these components.



Observe general warning notes for working on the high-voltage system.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN
General warning notes for working on the high-voltage system'
1
Preparatory work
1.1

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

1.2

Connect battery charger (  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Trickle charging 12-volt lithium-ion
battery').

1.3

Remove rear apron.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing rear apron'

1.4

Remove luggage compartment trim panels.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and
installing (centre) luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover)'

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1.5

Remove trim panel for luggage compartment at the sides.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN
Removing and installing (side) luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment
cover)'

1.6

Remove rear lock carrier.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing cover for
rear lock carrier'

1.7

Remove rear door panels at the left and right.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and
installing rear door panel'

1.8

Remove rear seat.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing rear seat'

1.9

Remove rear backrest frame.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing rear
backrest frame'

1.10

Remove rear door sill trim.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing (rear) inner
door sill trim'

1.11

Remove front door sill trim.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing (front)
inner door sill trim'

Install E-Sound system.
Information
Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. Naturally, some steps also have
to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. These must be carried out as a mirror
image of the steps shown.

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The number of electric plug connections and clips will vary depending on equipment.
2.1

Overview of wiring harness.

Driving direction

Figure 3 — Driving direction
The cable routing/fastenings using tie-wraps can be selected as required, but
always make sure that no chafing points or noises can occur while driving. Route
excess cable lengths correctly.
2.2

Remove side trim panel  Figure 4 -1- at
the right. Loosen screws  Figure 4 -2- and
remove trim panel.

Figure 4

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2.3

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Remove cover on cable duct  Figure 5 -1at the rear right in the door entry area. Open
retaining lugs  Figure 5 -2- and remove
cover.

Figure 5
2.4

Install main wiring harness in the cable duct
in the Y-shaped plug connection area 
Figure 6 -1-. The Y-shaped plug connection
is located in the cable duct and the connector
for the Y-piece is located in a piece of foam at
the side of the vehicle  Figure 6 -1-.

Figure 6
2.5

Connect Y-shaped plug connection  Figure
7 -1-. Route wiring harness  Figure 7 -2further forward towards the door connection
point.

Figure 7

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Route wiring harness with the pins for the
door connector plug to the front. Route wiring
harness up through the B-pillar to the door
connection point.

Figure 8
2.7

Release connector for door connection
point  Figure 9 -1- (green housing) and
unclip connector housing on the vehicle
side by pulling it towards the passenger
compartment.

Figure 9
2.8

Plug wiring harness into connector for door
on vehicle side. Release connector. Green
connector, pin 1  Figure 10 -Pin 1-:
Black/yellow cable.Green connector, pin
2  Figure 10 -Pin 2-: Red/brown cable.

Figure 10

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2.9

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Cable routing at rear right. Remove fuse box
at the rear right  Figure 11 -1-, remove lock
and unclip brown fuse strip by pulling it to the
rear  Figure 11 -2-.

Figure 11
2.10

Route line  Figure 12 -12- behind the fuse
box and plug it into socket 9A  Figure 12
-1-. Insert fuse (5A) in socket 9A. Clip brown
fuse strip into the fuse box and lock it using
the locking clip. Install fuse box.

Figure 12
2.11

Remove holder for control unit at the rear
right.

Figure 13

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