2011-2014 Porsche Cayenne Sun Visor
Specifications
Donor year
2012
Body style
SUV
Fuel
Gas
Engine size
3.6 L
Engine type
VR6
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Suspension
Air
Trim
Basic
Donor mileage
150000
About this part
Also known as
Sun Shade
Interior Visor
Visor Assembly
Sunscreen
Vanity Visor
What this part does
The Sun Visor is mounted to the interior roof line above the windshield, providing adjustable glare protection for the front occupants. It typically houses an integrated vanity mirror and a microswitch-controlled illumination system that activates when the mirror cover is opened. The assembly pivots on a structural metal mounting arm, allowing the panel to unclip and swing outward to block lateral sunlight from the door glass. When this component fails, the internal tension clip usually snaps, causing the visor to sag downward under its own weight and obstruct the driver's forward visibility.
Fits these vehicles
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche | Cayenne | 2011-2014 | 3.6L V6 |
| Porsche | Cayenne | 2011-2014 | 4.8L V8 |
| Porsche | Cayenne | 2011-2014 | 3.0L V6 Hybrid |
| Porsche | Cayenne | 2013-2014 | 3.0L V6 Diesel |
Before you order
Verify the interior trim color and material of the vehicle it came from before purchasing, as the Porsche Cayenne was available with standard cloth, smooth leather, and Alcantara headliner options. Confirm whether your specific Sun Visor contains the HomeLink garage door opener buttons, as the wiring harnesses differ between models with and without this feature. Driver and passenger side visors are strictly directional and cannot be swapped. Check your existing mounting clip on the headliner; if the visor sagged because the receiving clip fractured, replacing the visor alone will not resolve the issue.