front apron and spoiler visible from
outside).
1
2
3

3.2

– Front spoiler (lower part)
– Front apron
– U-clamp

Install new grille in the front apron
Figure 15
3.2.1

Cut bar (stabilising element during
transport) off the front apron
( Figure 16).
1
2

– Bar (stabilising element
during transport)
– Front apron

Figure 16

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3.2.2

Install center grille (radiator grille)
into the front apron ( Figure 17).
1
2
3

– Center grille (radiator
grille)
– Front apron
– Locking lugs

Figure 17
3.2.3

Install grille (at the left/right) into the
front apron ( Figure 18).
1
2

3.3

– Grille (left)
– Locking lugs

Complete the grille (at the left/right)

Figure 18
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Install insert piece for trim
(right-hand side shown here, type D
 Figure 19) into the grille.
A
B
C
D
1
2
3

– Panamera V6/V8 biturbo
without ACC
– Panamera V6 Turbo with
ACC
– Panamera V6 Turbo
without ACC
– Panamera V6/V8 biturbo
with ACC
– Grille (right)
– Insert piece for trim (right,
type D)
– Screw, TP 6 x 20

Secure insert piece for trim using
new screws (TP 6 x 20) (3 ea.).
3.3.2

Panamera (971)

Figure 19

Install vane (C blade – painted or
carbon-fiber) into the grille (
Figure 20 -Arrows-).
1
2

– Vane (C blade)
– Grille (right)

Figure 20

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3.3.3

ONLY for vehicles with ACC High
with InnoDrive (3V1) or Automatic
distance control (8T3):
Install ACC trim only AFTER
adjusting the distance measuring
sensor (see Step 5.1) at the grille
(left/right) ( Figure 21 -Arrow-).
1
2

– ACC trim
– Grille (left)

Figure 21
3.3.4

ONLY for vehicles WITHOUT ACC:
Install side vane (at the left/right)
into the grille (at the left/right)
( Figure 22).
1
2

– Side vane (right)
– Grille (right)

Figure 22
3.3.5

ONLY for vehicles with ACC High
with InnoDrive (3V1) or Automatic
distance control (8T3):
Convert distance measuring sensor
control unit.
1
2

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– Distance measuring
sensor control unit
– Countersunk screw, TP 6 x
20
Remove distance measuring
sensor control unit from
Figure 23
standard front apron. 
Workshop Manual '278519 Removing and installing control unit for distance
measuring sensor'
Position distance measuring sensor control unit in inner air grille ( Figure
23).
Install countersunk screw TP 6 x 20 ( Figure 23 -2-): Tightening torque
2.5 Nm (1.75 ftlb.) +/-10 %

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Install new auxiliary headlights
( Figure 24 = figure shows:
standard front apron).
1
2

– Auxiliary headlights
– Countersunk screw, TP 6 x
20

Install new countersunk screw TP 6
x 20 ( Figure 24 -3-):
Tightening torque 2.5 Nm
(1.75 ftlb.)
Figure 24
Information
The number of electric plug connections and clips will vary depending on equipment.
3.4

Convert front wire harness.
3.4.1

Convert middle pedestrian
protection sensor ( Figure 25).
 Workshop Manual '696719
Removing and installing pedestrian
protection sensor'

3.4.2

Remove ParkAssist sensors (4 ea.)
from (standard) front apron and
install them in the new front apron.
Also use new ParkAssist sensors (2
ea.).

3.4.3

Remove wire harness (on the
right-hand side  Figure 26) from
(standard) front apron and install it
in the new front apron.
1

3.4.4

3.5

Figure 25

– Right wire harness

Convert wire harness (on the
left-hand side) in the same way as
on the right-hand side.

ONLY for USA vehicles:
Convert side marker lights.  Workshop
Manual '945219 Removing and installing side
marker light'

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Figure 26

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3.6

Install UMTS stick-on antenna ( Figure 27).
1

3.7

– UMTS stick-on antenna

3.6.1

Clean bonding surfaces to remove
all dust and grease.

3.6.2

Pull off protective film. Press UMTS
stick-on antenna firmly onto the
front apron at the relevant marking.

3.6.3

Connect electric plug connection.

ONLY for vehicles with ultrasound parking aid
with Real Top View (8A4):
Convert front camera.  Workshop Manual
'916919 Removing and installing front
camera'
Figure 27
3.7.1

Remove front camera from
(standard) front apron and position
it in front camera holder ( Figure
28).
1
2

– Front camera
– Front camera holder

Figure 28
3.7.2

Install camera cover on front
camera holder. The locking lug
must engage securely ( Figure
28).
1
2

– Camera cover
– Front camera holder

Figure 29

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Screw in and tighten screws:
Tightening torque 2.5 Nm
(1.75 ftlb.) +/-10 %.
1

– Countersunk screw, M6 x
20

Figure 30
3.7.4

Clip front camera holder into center
grille (radiator grille) ( Figure 31).
1
2

3.7.5
3.8

– Front camera holder
– Center grille (radiator
grille)

Connect electric plug connection
for front camera.

Complete the center grille (radiator grille) and
auxiliary headlights.
Figure 31
Information
A one or two-piece radiator grille vane is used, depending on vehicle equipment.
3.8.1

Clip vane at the left and right onto
the center grille (radiator grille)
( Figure 32).
1
2

– Vane, right
– Center grille (radiator
grille), right-hand side

Figure 32

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3.8.2

Stick decorative insert into auxiliary
headlights ( Figure 33).
1
2

•
•
•

3.9

4

– Decorative insert
– Groove on auxiliary
headlight
Clean bonding area to remove
dust and grease.
Pull protective film off the
adhesive tape.
Stick decorative insert into the
groove ( Figure 33 -2-) on
the auxiliary headlights and
outer air grille.

Figure 33

Install front number plate cover.  Workshop Manual '668319 Removing and installing
number plate cover'

Convert front of vehicle for new SportDesign front apron
4.1

Replace front air guide
4.1.1

Remove standard air guide at the front (cooling-air flaps) and install new air guide.

 Workshop Manual '192419 Removing and installing front air guide (cooling-air
flaps)'
4.1.2

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ONLY for Panamera V6/V8 biturbo (DJ7/D09/D29/DW4):
Remove standard front air guide at the side (ahead of charge-air cooler) at the left
and right and install new front air guide at the side.  Workshop Manual '211019
Removing and installing front air guide at the side (ahead of charge-air cooler)'

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Replace impact absorber
4.2.1

Release and disconnect electric
plug connections on pedestrian
protection actuator ( Figure 34).
 Workshop Manual '696719
Removing and installing pedestrian
protection sensor (hose sensor)'
1
2

– Pedestrian protection
actuator
– Plug connection

Figure 34
4.2.2

Remove standard impact absorber
from the bumper.
3

– Impact absorber

Figure 35

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4.2.3

Remove pedestrian protection
sensor (hose sensor) from impact
absorber ( Figure 36).
3

4.2.4

5