Video
Installation
Wireless Apple CarPlay Installation Guide for Porsche 911 with PCM 3.1
Prerequisites
- A Porsche with PCM 3.1 (with Navi Button)
- 2012-2016 911 (991.1)
- 2012-2016 Porsche Cayman
- 2012-2016 Porsche Boxster
- 2014-2016 Porsche Macan
- 2010-2016 Panamera
- 2010-2017 Cayenne
- iOS and Android Phone Operating System
- Basic tools (screwdrivers, trim removal tools)
- Familiarity with car electronics (if you are not comfortable working with car electronics we recommend that you arrange professional installation)
Steps
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Preparation
- Disconnect the car battery
- Remove any trim panels
- Unscrew and Remove the PCM unit from the dashboard
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Connect the CarPlay Module (we recommend watching the youtube video for visual instructions)
- Locate the main harness behind the PCM and unclip the PCM.
- Remove 5 screws on PCM and and slide it open.
- Unclip wire ribbon attached to the CD player.
- Install 3 stand-off screws into screw holed in original board.
- Unclip two remaining ribbon cables.
- Install 2 new ribbon cables (side blue to match original blue side)
- Install new USB and Power cables as well as the antennas and clip into new circuit board
- Reattached the ribbon cables and close the PCM
- Reassemble and Test
- Connect the new wring loom to the existing wiring.
- Reconnect the PCM unit
- Reconnect the car battery
- Power on the system and test the wireless CarPlay functionality
- This installation may void your vehicle's warranty
- Consider professional installation if you're unsure about any steps
- Specific steps may vary depending on the exact CarPlay module model