No. 4-22

Installation and Conversion Instructions
Macan (95B)
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6690
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Trailer Hitch – Mechanical (1D6)
Revision:
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 6 4/22, dated February 10, 2022.
Model Year:
As of 2022
Information:
Retrofitting
Restrictions:
Approved for: USA and Canada (C36).
Figure 1 (USA version)
Note:
The Macan can be retrofitted with a trailer hitch ( Figure 1 (USA version)). Note the following special
features:
•
•
•
•
Permissible tongue weight of 200 kg/ 440 lbs
Plug socket preparation for USA version
Payload following installation, restricted by higher vehicle curb weight!
Permissible total weight and axle load must not be exceeded!
The trailer hitch is also available ex works for new vehicles by requesting optional equipment "1D6 =
Mechanical trailer hitch".
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Information
Further information/technical values, instructions for using the trailer hitch and "Driving with a trailer" can
be found in the:
Parts Info:
•
Macan Owner's Manual, topics: "Trailer Hitch", "More Safety and More Driving Pleasure" and
"Weights"
•
Vehicle registration documents
95B.044.861
 Towbar system – mechanical – USA (1D6), set
Parts list:
Figure 2
8R0.800.491.A
1x
Trailer hitch  Figure 2 -1-
N.907.721.02
4x
Screw, M10 x 105 x 45  Figure 2 -2-
4H0.907.383.M
1x
Control unit for mechanical trailer hitch  Figure 2 -3-
95B.044.802.35
1x
Wire harness ( Figure 2 -4-) consisting of:
———
1x
Ground line for trailer hitch  Figure 2 -4a-
———
1x
Wire harness for control unit  Figure 2 -4b-
PAF.038.501
2x
Expansion rivet, 6 x 12  Figure 2 -5-
95B.807.883.B
1x
Underbody cover reinforcement  Figure 2 -6-
N .910.742.01
4x
Screw, M5 x 16  Figure 2 -7-
7L0.803.593
1x
Stopper for cover, square (not shown)
7L5.971.8851
1x
Cap (USA)  Figure 2 -8-
95B.971.1241
1x
Wire harness (USA, not shown)
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Only contained in set 95B.044.861.
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Materials:
Tools:
Macan (95B)
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1x
30 amp fuse (commercially available)
———
3x
20 amp fuse (commercially available)
———
1x
Isopropanol (commercially available)
———
1x
Cloth
ENU
Nr.88 - Torque angle torque wrench
VAS 6933 Disassembly tool
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3
Saw or vibrating knife
Steel drill bit, Ø up to 8.0 mm
Drill
Plastic wedge
Round/flat file
Flashlight
Flat scraper
6690
6
Knife
Installing
1
2
Preparatory work
1.1
Drive the vehicle onto a lifting platform.
1.2
Disconnect the battery.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting
the battery'
1.3
Remove rear apron.  Workshop Manual '635519 Removing and installing rear apron'
1.4
Removing the center luggage compartment trim (load compartment cover).  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing centre luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'
1.5
Remove side luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover) .  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'
1.6
Removing cover for rear lock carrier.  Workshop Manual '703919 Removing and installing
cover for rear lock carrier'
1.7
Removing side trim panel for right luggage compartment.  Workshop Manual '700319
Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment'
1.8
Remove rear bumper (  Workshop Manual '635019 Removing and installing rear bumper)'
Electrical work in passenger compartment
2.1
Route and connect ground line
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2.1.1
Disconnect pin connector socket,
green (towbar system preparation)
from the holder from the rear
( Figure 3).
1
2
3
– Pin connector socket,
green (towbar system
preparation)
– Bracket
– Plug (socket) towbar
system plug socket
2.1.2
Unlock pin connector socket (preparation) and push line BL 2.5² out of
pin 6.
2.1.3
Unlock a new green pin connector
socket (ground line) and push line
BL 2.5² into chamber 6.
Lock the new green pin connector
housing (ground line).
2.1.4
Install green pin connector socket
(ground line) into the holder from the
rear ( Figure 4 -Arrow-).
1
2
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Figure 3
– Ground line
– Cap nut for ground pin 42
2.1.5
Route ground line to ground pin 42
(rear, right) ( Figure 4).
2.1.6
Install cable ring eyelets onto
ground pin 42 and fasten loosely
with cap nut ( Figure 4 -2-).
Another cable ring eyelet will be
installed on the ground pin 42 later.
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Clip trailer hitch control unit into
bracket ( Figure 5)
1
2
3
4
– Trailer hitch control unit
– Towbar system preparation
– Main wire harness
– Bracket
Information
Wire harness for trailer hitch
preparation is secured to the
main wire harness in the luggage
compartment at the right  Figure 4 -3-.
Figure 5
2.2.2
Disconnect towbar system preparation connector from main wiring harness.
2.2.3
Connect plug connection for trailer hitch preparation to the control unit ( Figure 5
-a-).
Prepare control unit wire harness for installation
A
B
1
2.4
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Install trailer hitch control unit and close it
2.2.1
2.3
Macan (95B)
– Wire harness for control unit (RdW
version)
– Wire harness for control unit
(USA/Australia version)
– Branch for electric towbar system
button
2.3.1
Remove branch for button for
electric towbar system ( Figure 6
-1-) and other branch from the RdW
version wiring harness.
2.3.2
Complete wire harness
USA/Australia version ( Figure 6
-B-).
Connect branch for power supply (control
unit wiring harness)
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Figure 6
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2.4.1
Loosen fuse box in the luggage
compartment
1
2
– Hexagon nut
– Fuse box (luggage
compartment)
Remove hexagon nut ( Figure 7).
Pull fuse box (luggage
compartment) out of the openings
on the longitudinal member (
Figure 7 -a-).
2.4.2
Figure 7
Release locks of fuse strip C and
fuse strip B. Remove fuse strips
B/C by pulling them down ( Figure
8 -Arrows-) out of the fuse box.
1
2
3
– Fuse strip B
– Fuse strip C
– Locking
Figure 8
2.4.3
Release cap bottom from fuse strip
B and C on both sides and unclip it
( Figure 9 -a-).
1
2
– Locking
– Bottom cap
Figure 9
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Use a screwdriver to open the
secondary lock on fuse strips B and
C ( Figure 10 -a-).
1
2
– Secondary lock
– Screwdriver
Information
Ensure socket contact is seated
securely.
2.4.5
Insert socket contacts into fuse
strips B/C as follows:
Figure 10
Fuse strip B, 1.5 mm2
Chamber
RD/WH line

2
RD/YE line

3
RD/BU line

4
Fuse strip C, 2.5 mm2
RD/WH line
Chamber

1
2.4.6
Close secondary lock on fuse strips B and C.
2.4.7
Install cap on fuse strips B and C.
2.4.8
Insert fuse strips C and B into the fuse box in the luggage compartment.
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2.5
Securing fuse box in the luggage
compartment.
1
2
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– Hexagon nut
– Fuse box (luggage compartment)
2.5.1
Install fuse box (luggage
compartment) into the openings on
the longitudinal member ( Figure
11 -a-).
2.5.2
Install hexagon nut.
Route and connect wire harness for control
unit.
2.6.1
Figure 11
Route control unit wire harness to
the trailer hitch control unit.
1
2
3
– Ground line for trailer hitch
– Ground pin 42
– Tie-wrap
Connect plug connection ( Figure
12 -a-).
Secure control unit wire harness
with a tie-wrap ( Figure 12 -3-).
2.7
2.6.2
Route cable ring eyelet from ground
line for trailer hitch ( Figure 12
-1-) to ground pin 42 ( Figure 12 -2-).
2.6.3
Secure cable ring eyelets from ground line for trailer hitch and ground line from
control unit wire harness to ground pin 42.
Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
Secure towbar system as shown in Figure 13
( Figure 13).
1
2
3
4
3
Figure 12
–
–
–
–
30-amp/fuse strip C
20-amp/fuse strip B
20-amp/fuse strip B
20-amp/fuse strip B
Installing the trailer hitch
3.1
ONLY Australia, New Zealand:
Install wire harness with trailer socket.
Figure 13
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3.1.1
Macan (95B)
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Install metal plate adapter with four
screws M5 x 16 on towbar system
( Figure 14).
1
2
– Adapter for metal plate
– Screw, M5 x 16
Figure 14
3.1.2
Thread trailer socket through
holder plate on towbar system (
Figure 15 -top-).
1
2
3
– Wire harness for trailer
hitch
– Trailer socket
– Screw
Secure trailer socket on the holder
plate with three screws ( Figure
15).
Figure 15
3.2
ONLY USA, Puerto Rico:
Mount cap with four screws M5 x 16 onto
holder plate of towbar system ( Figure 16).
1
2
– Screw, M5 x 16
– Cover plate
Figure 16
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3.3
Remove dummy plug from rear closing panel
( Figure 17).
1
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– Dummy plug
Installing the trailer hitch
Figure 17
3.4.1
Insert towbar system guide profile
into the longitudinal member on the
vehicle, position it and secure it with
four new screws, M10 x 105 x 45
( Figure 18)
1
– Screw, M10 x 105 x 45
Screw, M10 x 105 x 45 (4 ea.):
Tightening torque 50 Nm (37
ftlb.) +90°
Figure 18
3.4.2
Guide wire harness for towbar
system through rear closing panel
into the boot.
1
– Cable clip
Install grommet in rear wall (
Figure 19 -Arrow-)
Install cable clip (wire harness for
towbar system) on bolt ( Figure
19 -1-).
Figure 19
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3.4.3
Macan (95B)
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Route wire harness for trailer hitch
( Figure 20 -1-) to the trailer hitch
control unit.
1
2
3
– Wire harness for trailer
hitch
– Cable clip
– Bracket
Install cable clip ( Figure 20 -2-)
on back panel.
Install wire harness for trailer hitch
in the bracket ( Figure 20 -3-).
3.4.4
Figure 20
Connect plug connection for trailer
hitch preparation ( Figure 21 -1-).
1
2
– Connection to towbar
system preparation
– Towbar system control unit
connection
Connect plug connection to the
trailer hitch control unit ( Figure
21 -2-)
4
Concluding work
4.1
Figure 21
Convert rear panel
4.1.1
Remove rear panel.  Workshop Manual '635619 Removing and installing rear
panel'
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4.1.2
Mark the cut-out for the trailer hitch
along the impression ( Figure 22
-1-) on the inside of the rear panel
so that it is clearly visible using a
pen.
1
2
– Marking
– Cut-out
Information
Mask the sawing area to prevent
damage.
4.1.3
Carefully make the cut-out using
a drill and saw along the marking
( Figure 22).
4.1.4
De-burr cut edges ( Figure 22 -2-)
with a knife or file.
4.1.5
Clean the inside of the rear panel to remove any dust and grease (isopropanol
cleaner).
4.1.6
Pull protective film ( Figure 23
-1-) off the reinforcement ( Figure
23 -2-).
Figure 22
Figure 23
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Insert reinforcement perfectly into
the rear panel. Fastening bores
( Figure 24 -1-) and bores for
expansion rivets ( Figure 24 -2-)
must be covered exactly.
1
2
a
4.1.8
Macan (95B)
– Fastening bore
– Expansion rivet bore
– Bonding area
Press reinforcement firmly onto the
rear panel ( Figure 24 -a-).
Figure 24
Coding:
5
4.1.9
Secure the reinforcement with
expansion rivets (2 ea.) ( Figure
25 -1, 2-).
4.1.10
Install rear panel.  Workshop
Manual '635619 Removing and
installing rear panel'
4.2
Install side trim panel for right luggage
compartment.  Workshop Manual '700319
Removing and installing side trim panel for
rear luggage compartment'
4.3
Install cover for rear lock support. 
Workshop Manual '703919 Removing and
installing cover for rear lock carrier'
4.4
Install (side) luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover).  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'
4.5
Install (center) luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover).  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing centre luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'
4.6
Install rear apron.  Workshop Manual '635519 Removing and installing rear apron'
4.7
Connect the battery.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the
battery'
Figure 25
Enter trailer hitch (1D6) in the vehicle data
5.1
Preparatory work – Coding
5.1.1
Connecting a battery charger.  Workshop Manual '270689 Charging vehicle
electrical system battery'
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NOTICE
Voltage drop
•
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
•
Risk of damage to control unit
•
Fault entries in the control unit
•
Coding in the control unit is aborted
•
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key before disconnecting the control
unit.

Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least Nominal value 90 A to the
vehicle battery.
NOTICE
Control unit programming will be aborted if the Internet connection is unstable.
•
An unstable Internet connection can interrupt communication between PIWIS Tester
III and the vehicle communication module (VCI). As a result, control unit programming
may be aborted.

During control unit programming, always connect PIWIS Tester III to the vehicle
communication module (VCI) via the USB cable.
5.1.2
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 must be connected to the vehicle and switched on.
5.1.3
Switch on ignition AND hazard warning lights on the vehicle.
Information
The 9900 - PIWIS Tester III instructions take precedence since the description
may be different with later Tester releases.
The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text
or additions may appear on the 9900 - PIWIS Tester III.
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5.1.4
Select the “Diagnostics” PIWIS Tester menu item.
5.1.5
If 9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 is connected correctly, a connection to the vehicle will be
established: The model line is detected: "Macan" model line is detected.
5.1.6
Create a vehicle analysis log (VAL) in the "Overview" menu item.
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Information
The function is ONLY available when the Tester is online!
5.2
Enter the new vehicle equipment in the vehicle data using “PIWIS Online”
5.2.1
Select the function "Maintenance of vehicle data with PIWIS ONLINE" in the "Model
line-specific tests and campaigns" menu item.
A message appears informing you that the “Actual” (vehicle) data and “Required”
(PIWIS Online) data will be compared.
Press •F12“ to continue.
5.2.2
Confirm the message “The vehicle data was compared with PIWIS Online.
Significant differences were found” with •F12“.
5.2.3
Look for the option "TRAILER HITCH" in the "Family" column.
Select the value "1D6 - TRAILER HITCH WITHOUT BALL JOINT (USA)" in the
drop-down menu. Press •F12“ to continue
5.2.4
A table containing the coding value and the columns “new value” and “old value” is
displayed in the overview. Press •F8“ to continue.
5.2.5
Data is then written/stored. The following messages appear one after the other:
•
•
•
•
5.2.6
5.3
Transferring vehicle data to PIWIS Online.
Writing and transferring vehicle data to the vehicle.
Vehicle order was written successfully.
A check was performed in order to check whether control units have to be
coded as a result of the changes that were made.
Press •F10“ to open the log. Check that the selected vehicle equipment has been
entered and close the log.
Code/program the new vehicle equipment(s)
5.3.1
Confirm the table containing a list of control units that must be coded/programmed
by pressing •F12“.
5.3.2
Individual data records will be loaded, depending on the number of control units to
be coded/programmed.
Wait until messages “Creating backup documentation. Please wait...” and “Coding
was completed successfully”. Press •F12“ to continue.
Repeat the process for other control units if necessary.
5.3.3
Wait for the “Adaptation of the control units is complete.” message and check the
coding status of the control units in the table displayed.
Continue by pressing •F12“ to return to the control unit overview.
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5.4
Read out the fault memory of all systems, work through any existing faults, and erase the
fault memory (  Workshop Manual '0335IN Maintenance diagnosis: Diagnostic system and
maintenance inter...').
5.5
Create a vehicle analysis log (VAL) in the "Overview" menu item.
5.6
Switch off ignition and disconnect 9900 - PIWIS Tester 3.
5.7
Disconnect the battery charger.  Workshop Manual '270689 Charging vehicle electrical
system battery'
–Retrofitted (mechanical) trailer hitch–
Includes:
Removing and installing rear apron, real panel working out
cut-out in rear panel, installing rear panel reinforcement,
installing and coding trailer hitch.
Labor time: 235 TU
ONLY for vehicles with Lane Change Assist/Lane Keep Assist (6I1/6I3/7Y1):
91 70 25 53: Program Lane Change Assist control unit;
Includes:
Measure calibration plate on the vehicle.
Labor time: 47 TU
ONLY vehicles with reversing camera (KA2) and reversing camera including Surround View (KA6):
91 72 25 50: Program Surround View camera control unit
Labor time: 62 TU
Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.
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