Passenger Protection Maintenance: Checking Roll−Over Protection System - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

03 Passenger protection maintenance: checking
roll−over protection system
Caution
WARNING
Risk of injury if the roll−over bar is triggered!
> All persons must remain out of the operating range of the roll−over bar during diagnosis.
> Always keep the operating range of the roll−over bar free (do not leave tools there).
> Install, remove and transport the roll−over bar only when it is extended (triggered).
> Repairs to the roll−over bar and actuators are not permitted.
Note
• The roll−over bar must be triggered every two years at the latest, using the Porsche System Tester.
• Perform the function test on the roll−over protection system only with >> the hardtop and covering
cap removed << and the convertible top open.
1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the diagnostic socket (data link connector) on the vehicle.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Select menu item −Roll−over protection− .
4. Select the function −drive links− in the command line which appears.
5. Press the key combination described in the Tester; the roll−over protection system is triggered.
6. Pressing in the roll−over bar: press locking levers outward and press in the roll−over bar until it can be felt
to engage.
7. Fit cover caps on the left and right.
996420, 996421, 996450, 996451, 996430, 996431, 996840, 996841, 996620, 996621, 996650, 996651,
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