Porsche (1987-25)

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WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a live module. See appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.
Application Year Type Table
Boxster 2017-24 D/P2, HI, SI. KI Porsche-5
2013-16 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
2005-12 D/P2, HI, SI Porsche-4
1997-04 D/P, SI Porsche-2
Carrera GT 2004-06 D/P2, SI Porsche-2
Cayenne 2019-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-6
2011-18 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
2003-10 D/P2, HI, SI Porsche-3
Cayman 2017-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
2014-16 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
2007-12 D/P2, HI, SI Porsche-4
Macan 2015-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
Panamera 2017-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-6
2010-16 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
Taycan 2020-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-6
918 Spyder 2015 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-7
911 Series 2020-24 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-6
(991) 2012-19 D/P2, HI, SI, KI Porsche-5
(997) 2005-13 D/P2, HI, SI Porsche-4
(996) 2002-05 D/P, SI Porsche-2
1999-01 D/P, SI Porsche-1
1990-98 D/P Porsche-1
928 Series 1990-95 D/P Porsche-1
944 Series 1987-92 D/P Porsche-1
968 Series 1992-95 D/P Porsche-1

D/P—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side D/P2—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) DS—Driver’s Side HI—Head Impact KI—Knee Impact SI—Side Impact PS2—Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) WP—Whiplash Protection

Porsche-1 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Contact ring (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Control unit

  • Air bag sensors

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Knee bolster

  • Mounting brackets

  • Passenger’s side air bag dash trim cover

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
Porsche-2 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Triggering unit 1

  • Instrument panel 2

  • Side air bag sensor 3

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioners 4

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Knee bolster

  • Mounting brackets

  • Passenger’s side air bag dash trim cover

  • Steering gear

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace triggering unit after third deployment.
2After triggering of the airbag unit on the passengers side.
3Replace side air bag sensor after third side air bag module deployment.
4Replace both seat belt pretensioners.
Porsche-3 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Triggering unit 1

  • Dashboard 2

  • Seat covering, deformed seat components.

  • All airbag sensors in damaged/deformed areas of the vehicle must always be replaced. 3

  • All seat-belt pretensioner units 4

  • Steering Column 5

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Dashboard bracket

  • Roof lining

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace triggering unit after third deployment.
2Replace dashboard if passenger’s side air bag deployed.
3Even if the vehicle was not crashed, the airbag sensors must be replaced if they show signs of mechanical damage and/or if the airbag control unit detects that the airbag sensor is defective.
4After triggering of a seat-belt pretensioner, driver, passenger and/or rear unit. After triggering of one or more airbag units (driver, passenger, head and/or side airbag).
5The steering column must be replaced by a new or exchange unit if one of the following points applies: Impact is felt by occupants. Airbag has been triggered. Visible or perceptible damage to the steering column. Play in steering shaft line. Fire damage.
Porsche-4 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed driver’s side air bag module

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new fasteners

  • Dashboard (if passenger’s side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed side air bag unit in seat

  • Seat covering, deformed seat components (if side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed head air bag module

  • Control unit (triggering unit) 1

  • Side air bag sensor with NEW fasteners (on side of deployment) 2

  • All seat-belt pretensioner units.

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Knee bolster

  • Dashboard bracket

  • Door sub-frame

  • Seats

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Steering gear

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace control unit after third time air bag is triggered.
2Replace side air bag sensor after third side or head air bag module deployment.
Porsche-5 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed driver’s side air bag module

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Control unit (triggering unit) 1

  • Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new fasteners

  • Dashboard (if passenger’s side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed side air bag module

  • Seat covering, deformed seat components (if side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed head air bag module 2

  • Deployed knee air bag

  • Trim panel under dashboard with knee airbag on drivers side.

  • All seat-belt pretensioner units. 4

  • Steering Column 5

  • Air bag sensors with NEW fasteners 3

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Dashboard bracket

  • Seats

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Steering gear

  • Rear axle steering (if equipped)

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace triggering unit after the system is triggered for the third time.
2Replace roof lining after deployment of head air bag module.
3All air bag sensors in damaged/deformed areas of the vehicle must always be replaced. Otherwise (i.e. even if the vehicle was not crashed), the air bag sensors must be replaced if they show signs of mechanical damage and/or if the air bag control unit detects that the air bag sensor is defective.
4Because it is difficult to visually determine if one or more belt tensioners has been triggered, check the following points: Use Tester to read out the fault memory. Check plug connection on the seat-belt pretensioner for damage. Pull out the belt strap as far as possible and check for wear. Perform a function test on the automatic belt device.
5The steering column must be replaced by a new or replacement unit if one of the following points applies: Impact is felt by occupants. Airbag has been triggered. Visible or perceptible damage to the steering column. Play in steering shaft line. Fire damage. In addition, for vehicles with electrically adjustable steering columns, if the adjustment does not function perfectly. The steering wheel is more than 10 degrees out of line when the marking for steering centre position overlaps.
Porsche-6 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed driver’s side air bag module

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Control unit (triggering unit) 1

  • Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new fasteners

  • Dashboard (if passenger’s side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed side air bag module

  • Seat covering, deformed seat components (if side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed head air bag module 2

  • Deployed knee air bag

  • Trim panel under dashboard with knee air bag deployment on driver’s side

  • All seat-belt pretensioner units. 4

  • Air bag sensors with NEW fasteners 3

  • Steering Column 5

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Dashboard bracket

  • Pedestrian protection system

  • Seats

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Steering gear

  • Rear axle steering (if equipped)

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace triggering unit after the system is triggered for the third time.
2Replace roof lining after deployment of head air bag module.
3All air bag sensors in damaged/deformed areas of the vehicle must always be replaced. Otherwise (i.e. even if the vehicle was not crashed), the air bag sensors must be replaced if they show signs of mechanical damage and/or if the air bag control unit detects that the air bag sensor is defective.
4Because it is difficult to visually determine if one or more belt tensioners has been triggered, check the following points: Use Tester to read out the fault memory. Check plug connection on the seat-belt pretensioner for damage. Pull out the belt strap as far as possible and check for wear. Perform a function test on the automatic belt device.
5The steering column must be replaced by a new or replacement unit if one of the following points applies: Impact is felt by occupants. Airbag has been triggered. Visible or perceptible damage to the steering column. Play in steering shaft line. Fire damage. In addition, for vehicles with electrically adjustable steering columns, if the adjustment does not function perfectly. The steering wheel is more than 10 degrees out of line when the marking for steering centre position overlaps.
Porsche-7 See Porsche (1987-25) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed driver’s side air bag module

  • Contact unit (clockspring, if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Control unit (triggering unit) 1

  • Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new fasteners

  • Dashboard (if passenger’s side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed side air bag module

  • Seat covering, deformed seat components (if side air bag deployed)

  • Deployed knee airbag unit

  • Deployed head air bag module 2

  • All seat belt pretensioners 4

  • Air bag sensors with NEW fasteners 3

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Dashboard bracket

  • Seats

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs.
1Replace control unit after third time air bag is triggered.
2Replace door panel after deployment of head air bag module.
3All air bag sensors in damaged/deformed areas of the vehicle must always be replaced. Otherwise (i.e. even if the vehicle was not crashed), the air bag sensors must be replaced if they show signs of mechanical damage and/or if the air bag control unit detects that the air bag sensor is defective.
4Because it is difficult to visually determine if one or more belt tensioners has been triggered, check the following points: Use Tester to read out the fault memory. Check plug connection on the seat-belt pretensioner for damage. Pull out the belt strap as far as possible and check for wear. Perform a function test on the automatic belt device.