DIY: Air Filter
Hi all, I have basically given the Boxster it's annual service. I ordered plugs, a drive belt, air filter, oil filter, drain plug washer and fuel pump from Pelican parts in the states. The equivalent parts in Australia cost about $450 AUS, I had them delivered to my door for $220 AUS so was definitely worth getting from halfway around the world.
Parts http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco...ster/parts.JPG 1) Open the roof so that its 10cm from the windscreen. http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/1.JPG 2) Pull these cables off http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/2.JPG 3) Unclip this black plastic strip http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/3.JPG 4) Push the roof forward towards the front of the car http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/4.JPG 5) Remove carpet on top of engine cover http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/5.JPG 6) Unclip plastic engine cover http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/6.JPG 7) And one DUSTY engine! http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco...ter/engine.JPG This is a good time to clean and get the dust off it. Also a good time to check the power steering fluid. Mine was low so I had to get a can from the local Porsche dealer. 8) You can now unclip the air filter box and slide the filter and its cradle out. http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/8.JPG 9) Slide the new filter into the cradle then slide the cradle back into it's spot. http://members.optusnet.com.au/kraco.../boxster/7.JPG |
Fantastic! thank you for the excellent step by step with pics.
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Don't forget to look down inside the filter housing and remove any larger debris (like leaves). Good write up with pics!
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Thank You!
Great post/photos.
It gave me the DIY courage to change out my air filter today too, and it really needed a new one. The outer layer of foam rubber material was starting to crumble and the filter pleats looked really dirty. |
Great writeup with nice pictures. Are you going to continue on and show us how to change the spark plugs and belt?
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Oops just saw it.
Thanks for sharing |
Thanks for the DIY! Just did mine!
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Thanks for the write-up.
It's a good reminder to do the same. :cheers: |
That worked great - I was also able to pick out all of the cigarette butts from the previous owner that got snagged at the bottom of air filter compartment.
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Excellent write up!
I have only had my 986 for about 1 1/2 weeks now and I was trying to figure out the easiest way to take off the engine cover and check the engine out from above. The hardest part for me was disconnecting the cables. I also appreciate the comment you made about the power steering fluid. Sure enough, mine was also low. I will get some soon and fill it back up. I have had VW's and Audi's but nothing puts a smile on my face when I am driving like my Porsche! |
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