Jonny Retrofit Posted January 16, 2024 Posted January 16, 2024 This guide is for installing the engine bay fuse panel. The rear panel has two options for installation. All hardware is in the kit.
Jonny Retrofit Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 The rear panel is always live - You absolutely must disconnect the battery negative terminal before installation. Screw mount. This requires drilling two holes in the aluminium relay panel. Use all parts except for the adhesive pads. 1) Disconnect the battery negative. 2) Photograph or note the wires on the existing fuse block. 3) Undo the mounting screws and nuts (behind) on the original fuse block and remove. 4) Temporarily fit the new fuse panel , align and mark hole locations with a punch / pen: 5) Drill two mounting holes with a 4mm drill bit. 6) Fit the round white spacers in the gasket and secure to the car with nylon screws and nuts. Tip: Pushing the screw through and then trying to get the nut on is very difficult. Instead, pull the fuse panel away from the car, slide the nut up behind on your finger so you can see it through the hole, then put the screw in. Much easier.
Jonny Retrofit Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 Adhesive Pad Mount Firstly the adhesive pads are very strong and are more than adequate at securing the panel if you do not wish to drill holes. We do advise a good clean with acetone prior to sticking. 1) Disconnect the battery negative. 2) Photograph or note the wires on the existing fuse block. 3) Undo the mounting screws and nuts (behind) on the original fuse block and remove. 4) The adhesive pads can be completely hidden with a little preparation work. Familiarise yourself with how the clip into the panel. Notice that they are a little wide and need trimming for a neat finish. 5) Trim one edge of each pad so they fit comfortably within the boundary of fuse panel, then place them offer up the gasket and scribe round with a scapel and finally cut out: 5) Assemble the panel and gasket. Clip the pads through the panel so they latch. Do not use the spacers. 6) Remove the adhesive pad backing paper and push the whole assembly firmly onto the aluminium panel in the car. If you need to remove the panel at a later date, press the latches on the pad clips.
Jonny Retrofit Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 External Wire Links Porsche changed the 'busbars' on some 3 way fuse blocks during the production run. Check the back of the original block and see which terminals are connected. Our panel has an internal connection between 2 and 3 but some cars may need an external wire added between 1 and 2. LED DIagnostic function is described here Troubleshooting guide is here
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