eman991

Anyone have any idea where I can find some instructions or manual? thanks!

jamesalbonn

Hi eman991,
Better you do google search,depends on the kick panel types they have different removing method.

eman991

I've actually searched alot first but couldn't find any info.....I'm not even quite sure what the part is called. I've attached a picture, can you guys advise?

77tony

and the reason you are trying to remove the panel(s) ? T

eman991

to access the steering column for my hand controls

77tony

Be glad to poke my head under there to determine what type of fasteners are holding that cover in place. T

77tony

Would advise finding out if there is an airbag lurking behind this cover before proceeding. T

eman991

is that panel actually called the kick panel? or something else? I can't seem to find anything

eman991

yes that why I want to make sure I have some kind of instruction before messing with it

Porsche_nuts

I don't think this is called kick panel - I believe the kick panel is the side panel by your left foot on the driver side (where the fuse box is). Maybe "lower dash"?

Here is what I have been able to find - mind you, it is for a 2007, but it'll give you an idea, maybe:

http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/eb...7_dashtrim.pdf

77tony

that's why I called it a "cover". not really sure the correct term/part nomenclature is. T

eman991

I'm still trying to find a way to remove this, please help someone!

stratocaster69

Try calling your Porsche dealers SA or the body shop. I am sure if you swing in and ask they would answer your question for free.

plenum

Surprised no one has already answered this one!

The official part name is "trim panel".... LOL

To remove it do the following preliminary work:

1. Remove dashboard moulding on driver's side (this is the trim surrounding the headlight and key switches)
2. Remove dashboard moulding on the side (this is a flat panel on the end of the dashboard against the door and comes off with just a trim tool)
3. Remove instrument cluster

Sounds daunting already, right? But these parts all come off fairly easy (there are some other pre-work conditions for these steps of course -- let me know if you have any questions!).

Once you get the above steps done, you can remove the trim panel... Here is an image that should help locate the fastening points for the panel.


With the fasteners removed, pull the panel towards you and it hinges down. You then have to unclip electical plug connections (there are 4 I believe). You can then carefully pull the trim panel away. Despite what others have said, there isn't an airbag directly in your way or anything like that to worry about.

Hope this helps! Sorry I don't have pictures of the procedure....

eman991

I donthave to remove steering wheel right?