NHTSA ID Number: 10215389
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. 3-22
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-06
Summary
Installation and conversion instructions for the sports tailpipe.
Installation and Conversion Instructions
Panamera (971)
3/22
ENU
2635
2
Sports Tailpipe – Silver (0P3) / Black (0P6)
Vehicle Type:
Panamera / Panamera 4 / Panamera 4 E-Hybrid![]()
including related Executive and Sport Turismo variants
Model Year:
As of 2021
Information:
Retrofitting
Figure 1
Notes:
The tailpipes for the standard exhaust system on the vehicles specified above can be replaced by new
sports tailpipes in Silver chrome-plated look (0P3) or Black chrome-plated look (0P6) ( Figure 1).
The sports tailpipes can be retrofitted worldwide.
The sports tailpipes are also available straight from the factory for new vehicles by requesting the
relevant optional equipment.
Part Nos.:
971.044.206.A
Sports exhaust system – Silver chrome-plated, set
971.044.206.B
Sports tailpipe, – black chrome-plated, set
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Parts list:
Figure 2
958.111.220.10
2x
Clamping sleeve, ∅ 65 x 88 Figure 2 -1-
971.253.607.AY
1x
Rear silencer, left Figure 2 -2-
971.253.608.AY
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-
9A7.253.824.40
4x
Countersunk screw, M6 x 12 PA Figure 2 -5-
9A7.253.823.301
1x
Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, outer left Figure 2 -6-
9A7.253.823.351
1x
Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, inner left Figure 2 -7-
9A7.253.824.351
1x
Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, inner right Figure 2 -8-
9A7.253.824.301
1x
Sports tailpipe, silver chrome-plated, outer right Figure 2 -9-
9A7.253.823.401
1x
Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, outer left (not shown)
9A7.253.823.451
1x
Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, inner left (not shown)
9A7.253.824.451
1x
Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, inner right (not shown)
9A7.253.824.401
1x
Sports tailpipe, black chrome-plated, outer right (not shown)
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ONLY contained in respective set!
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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!
Tools:
VAS 1783 - Torque wrench
VAS 6254 - Chain-type pipe cutters
VAS 6254 - Ratchet-type pipe cutters
VAS 6780 - Body saw
VAS 6931 - Engine and gearbox jack
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Assembly:
Preparatory work
1.1
Drive the vehicle onto a lifting platform and connect a battery charger. Workshop Manual
'2X00IN Battery trickle charge'
1.2
Raise the vehicle. Workshop Manual '4X00IN Raising the vehicle'
CAUTION
Hot components
•
Risk of burns
Let hot components cool down.
Wear personal protective gear.
1.3
Remove standard tailpipes ( Figure 5
(Panamera Turbo)). Workshop Manual
'263519 Removing and installing tailpipe
trim'
1
2
3
1.4
– Standard tailpipes – right-hand side
– Lens-head screw, M6 x 12
– Speed nut, M6 x 19.5 x 18 – VW602
49
Remove rear silencer. Workshop Manual
'263319 Removing and installing rear
muffler'
1.4.1
Remove rear underbody cover.
Workshop Manual '519419
Removing and installing cover for
rear underbody'
Figure 5 (Panamera Turbo)
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1.4.2
Remove hexagon-head bolt M8
x 16 (2 x) on strut between the
rear silencers ( Figure 6 -1-) and
remove strut.
1
2
3
4
–
–
–
–
Installation position of strut
Disconnection point
Body saw
Multiple-tooth countersunk
screw, M8 x 20 (rear-end
cross strut)
1.4.3
Cut rear silencer at the connection
point (marking on underside) using
pipe cutters or body saw.
1.4.4
Release and disconnect plug connection for exhaust flap actuator (rear silencer at
the left/right).
1.4.5
Remove hexagon-head bolts M8 x 20 (2 x) on rear-end cross strut ( Figure 6 -4-).
Workshop Manual '421319 Removing and installing rear-axle chassis subframe
Figure 6
struts'
Information
•
Before the rear muffler is released, the exhaust system must be supported
with a transmission jack or held by another person.
1.4.6
Remove hexagon-head bolt M8 x 16 on rear silencer holder at the rear (left/right).
1.4.7
Remove rear silencers (at the left/right).
1.4.8
De-burr cut on inside and outside
of front silencer ( Figure 7
-Arrows-).
If necessary, remove rust from front
silencer exhaust pipe using suitable
polishing agents and restore its
round shape.
2
Install new rear silencers (left/right). Workshop
Manual '263319 Removing and installing rear
muffler'
2.1
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Install clamping sleeve, ∅ 65 x 88 (2 x) on
exhaust pipe for front silencer (left/right).
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Figure 7
Installation and Conversion Instructions
2.2
3/22
ENU
2635
2
Install new speed nut M6 x 19.5 x 18 –
VW602 49 (2 x) on holders on exhaust pipes
of new rear silencers (left/right Figure 8).
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