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WLN3 – Replacing Starter (Workshop Campaign)

Revision:

This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 2 70/21 WLN3, dated March 28, 2022.

Model Year:

As of 2018 up to 2019

Vehicle Type:

Cayenne S (9YA)

Market:

USA (C02)
Canada (C36)

Concerns:

Starter

Information:

The affected vehicles may have been installed with a starter on which the threaded joint for the
end cover can come loose and this can cause the starter to fail.
As a result, the vehicle might not start.

Action required: Replace starter.
Information
Please note that different parts are required for carrying out the campaign on the affected vehicles.
Every vehicle is assigned just one campaign scope.
 To find out which scope is assigned to the vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Affected
Vehicles:

Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).

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Installation
Position:

Installation position of starter
1

– Starter (replace)

Required parts and materials
Parts Info:

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Vehicles with assigned campaign scope 5
Part No.

Designation
– Location

Qty.

V04015001BJ

 Starter

1 ea.

N 10314506

 Hexagon flange bolt, M10 x 50
– Starter

1 ea.

PAF911296

 Bihexagonal head bolt
– Starter

1 ea.

N 10742702

 Internal hexagon round/oval-head screw, M8 x 25
– Belt tensioner

2 ea.

PAF00072900

 Hexagon socket head bolt, M8 x 20
– Engine guard or front underbody cover

3 ea.

9A700837900

 Tie-wrap

2 ea.

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PAB253115

 Seal
– Right catalytic converter

1 ea.

PAF911308

 Hexagon collar nut, self-locking
– Right catalytic converter

3 ea.

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Part No.

Designation
– Location

Qty.

V04015001BJ

 Starter

1 ea.

N 10314506

 Hexagon flange bolt, M10 x 50
– Starter

1 ea.

PAF911296

 Bihexagonal head bolt
- Starter

1 ea.

N 10742702

 Internal hexagon round/oval-head screw, M8 x 25
– Belt tensioner

2 ea.

PAF00072900

 Hexagon socket head bolt, M8 x 20
– Engine guard or front underbody cover

3 ea.

9A700837900

 Tie-wrap

2 ea.

PAB253115

 Seal
– Right catalytic converter

1 ea.

PAF911308

 Hexagon collar nut, self-locking
– Right catalytic converter

3 ea.

PAF82595100

 Screw, M6 x 20
– Front underbody cover

2 ea.

Required materials (usually already available at the Porsche dealer):
Part No.

Designation
– Location

Qty.

D 00940104

 Cleaning solution
or alternative (commercially available)
– Locking element in converter area

250 ml/ 8.45
fl oz container
(approx. 100 ml/
3.38 fl oz required
per vehicle)*

00004330532

 Sealing compound
– Locking element in converter area

300 ml/ 10.14 fl oz
container (approx. 5
ml/ 0.17 fl oz required
per vehicle)

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*For warranty processing, the cleaning solution can be invoiced either under the part number or under
Part No. WLN30000001 with the "expendable items" designation as an additional part in the warranty
claim.

Required tools
Tools:

•
•
•
•
•

T10384 - Ratchet wrench, a/f 13
VAS 6928 - Socket set, 39-piece
10-222A - Support bracket
VAS 6931 - Engine and gearbox jack
Tension strap

Preparatory work
Work Procedure: 1

Disconnect the battery.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the
battery'

2

Remove belt tensioner.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Removing and installing drive belt (V6 Turbo)'

3

Remove generator.  Workshop Manual '272219 Removing and installing generator (V6 Turbo)'

4

Remove heat shield  Heat shield for front-axle
carrier -3-.
4.1

5

Remove right catalytic converter.  Workshop
Manual '267319 Removing and installing catalytic
converter (V6 biturbo)'

6

Remove engine mount (supporting mount). 
Workshop Manual '103519 Removing and installing
engine mount (supporting mount) (V6 Turbo)'

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Unscrew screws  Heat shield for front-axle
carrier -1 and 2- and guide out heat shield 
Heat shield for front-axle carrier -3-.

Heat shield for front-axle carrier

Remove right engine mount.  Workshop Manual '103519 Removing and installing engine mounts
(V6 Turbo)'

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Remove right engine support  Right engine support
(shown on V8) -1-.
8.1

Unscrew screws  Right engine support
(shown on V8) -2-.

8.2

Remove right engine support  Right engine
support (shown on V8) -1-.

Right engine support (shown on V8)

Replacing starter (campaign scope 3-6)
WARNING
Danger of objects or loads falling down
•

Risk of squashing or crushing



Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
CAUTION

Hot components
•

Risk of burns



Let hot components cool down.



Wear personal protective gear.

Work Procedure: 1

Loosen wire harness for starter  Wire harness for
starter -1- from the holder.
1.1

Cut tie-wraps  Wire harness for starter -2-.

Wire harness for starter

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Disconnect starter from engine wire harness.
2.1

Position the starter in such a way that the
electric plug connection  Electric lines for
starter -1- and nut  Electric lines for starter
-2- are accessible.