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Removing Gateway Control Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Overview Of Gateway Control Module
G09414865Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Information 

The gateway control module is located on the rear of the glove compartment.

  1. Read out data in gateway control module. → Programming Gateway Control Unit 
    CAUTION: Risk of destruction when removing electric components with the ignition on.

    → Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

  2. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
  3. Unclip gateway control module on glove compartment -arrows A-  and remove.
    Fig 2: Unclipping Gateway Control Module
    G09414866Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Release plug -arrow a-  and unplug.
    Fig 3: Removing Plug Of Gateway Control Module
    G09414867Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.