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WPC6 - Replacing Driver’s Airbag Unit (Workshop Campaign)

Model Line:

Cayenne (92A)

Model Year:

As of 2015 up to 2017

Concerns:

Driver’s airbag unit

Cause:

The driver’s airbags of the affected vehicles must be inspected for the validation of the results
of completed long-term quality vehicle tests.

Action:

Replace driver’s airbag unit.

Affected
Vehicles:

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

Installation
Position:

Driver’s airbag unit (replace)

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Required parts
Parts Info:

Part No.

Designation

Number

V04015001MA 5Q0

 Driver’s airbag unit
– Black

1 piece

or
V04015001MA 6W0

 Driver’s airbag unit
– Luxor Beige

1 piece

Replacing driver’s airbag unit
WARNING
Improper handling of airbag units
•

Activate the airbag unit.

•

System faults occur.



Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or handheld transmitter.



There must not be any voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) connected to the external power supply /
jump-lead starting terminals.



Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.



Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.



Only disconnect the connector from the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.



Make sure that no foreign objects are present in front of the airbag unit during installation.



Replace damaged parts at the time of removal.



Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver’s airbag.



Do not place any objects on the airbag units.



If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.



Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, cleaning agents, liquids or similar substances.



Do not expose airbag units to temperatures of more than 90 °C.



Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug contacts.



Triggering and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible
person.



Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by triggering it electrically while observing all
precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

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Replace driver’s airbag unit.
For instructions, see:  Workshop Manual '695819 Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit'
Information
Before replacing the airbag unit, check the production date  Production date (exemplary representation) -A-.
If this date is after31.12.2017, the affected airbag unit is not relevant for this action and can
remain in the vehicle.
Invoicing takes place via scope 3.

2

Document the following data on a sheet of paper
and attach it, for example with adhesive tape to the
removed airbag unit before repacking it for return:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Campaign number
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle type (Cayenne or Macan)
Model year of the vehicle
Vehicle mileage
Airbag module number  Airbag module
number (sample illustration) -B-

Production date (exemplary representation)

Airbag module number (sample illustration)
3

Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance logbook.

Warranty processing
Scope 1:

Replacing driver’s airbag unit
•
•

Cayenne
Airbag unit in black

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Labor time:
Replacing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 34 TU

Required parts:
V04015001MA 5Q0

Driver’s airbag unit

1 piece

 Damage number WPC6 066 000 2
Scope 2:

Replacing driver’s airbag unit
•
•

Cayenne
Airbag unit in Luxor Beige
Labor time:
Replacing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 34 TU

Required parts:
V04015001MA 6W0

Driver’s airbag unit

1 piece

 Damage number WPC6 066 000 2
Scope 3:

Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit
•

Cayenne
Labor time:
Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 28 TU

 Damage number WPC6 066 000 1

Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.

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