16. Disconnectthe central plug connections · (2 ea.) from the heater/air-conditioningunit.

911 Carrera (996) Air conditioning 16. Disconnectthe central plug connections (2 ea.) from the heater/air-conditioningunit. -=-17. Loosen battery positive connection at the current distributor and current distributor at the firewall cover. - I~ '::::::'-:::-. ='7 \ 114 -96 21. Carefullylower and remove the heater/air- ,.~ conditioning unit downwardsinto the footwell. Do not damage the electrical plug connec- d tions or cables. 113-96 Installation 18. Clampshutboth heaterhosesin front of the 1. Ensure that the air distributor casing and air heatexchangerwith a commerciallyavailable guides are correctly positioned. Engagethe hoseclamp.Disconnectthe heatinghoses electrical plug connectionsand carefully lay on the heatexchangerand plugthe connec- the electrical cables (do not pinch), tions. 2. Complywith safety regulationswhen handling 19. Undoheater/air-conditioninguniton the lid airbag units firewall(3 nuts).Pull off the waterdrainage (see Repair Group 69). hosefrom the heater/air-conditioningunit. 20. Undoholderof the heaterjair-conditioning unitfrom the passenger'sside at the top right. 87 01 19 Installing and removing the heating/air-conditioning unit 87 -27 Printed in Germany, 1997 9968725