Hi, the amplifier on my 2010 PTT has just failed (not under warranty). The garage want stupid rip-off price to replace it, I've found a new one on ebay for $350 and am thinking of changing it myself.. I've got the Panamera parts catalog but it doesn't indicate where the amplifier is installed.. anyone got any idea?

 

Burmester amp is under the trunk floor

 

Bose amp is in the same place, right side of the trunk under the floorboard. Lift up the cover (where a spare tire OUGHT to be!) and it's right there in plain view.

DMoore
'13 Panamera GTS
'13 Carrera S

 

No that's the subwoofer. I found it, it's under the passenger footwell carpet behind a metal footrest protector. I've got the old one out now and am waiting the delivery of the replacement.

 

In case anyone else fancies doing this job it's super easy... I got a "nearly new" Panamera / Cayenne / 911 (they're all the same) Bose amplifier off ebay for $350, it came in a few days and I've just installed it... Works perfectly.

Remove the amplifier fuse (in the trunk), lift the passenger carpet (this is the trickiest part as it's stiff and backed with sound deadening material), remove the kick plate, remove the amplifier (carefully remove connectors), install replacement amplifier being careful with connectors (test at this point), place back onto mounts and tighten down, replace kick plate and push the carpet back carefully. Replace fuse if not already replaced.

Works fine. (photo below before I replaced the kick plate and carpet)

 

how do I remove the carpet? Do I need to to remove the trim where the Panamera sign is? Thanks