How do I remove the seats...Tool advice

[GTA_G20]

I have never in my life seen a bolt like this, its a male torx head. I have never seen this before. Do I need a reverse torx bot to remove this as I have never heard of one.

What Other tools will I need to purchase for this car, I thought I'd be fine with a basic set of Hex/Allen drivers. If so do I need metric or SAE

[extanker]

you will need some new tools my friend for working on these cars. the evil elves from the black forrest have done their worst. a good set of sockets and drivers [both males and female torx] plus anti tamper torx. a set of triple square sockets

[sd_boxster]

Metric.

I don't know the bolt in question - pic?

You will need a good set of metric allen wrenches, a set of metric sockets, maybe a great big Torx bit depending on your caliper bolt type, a set of Torx bits, and a metric set of ratcheting wrenches (not essential until you get around to replacing your motor mount).

For oil changes, I use a strap wrench for the filter housing.

I can't think of any really exotic tools I've needed for the stuff I've done - common metric hand tools suffice.

[GTA_G20]

I've never heard of or seen a female torx socket. But thanks guys I'll be ordering my tools. Got me some new seats and too my amazement I cant even install them. I had to blink a few times to realize what kind of bolt I was actually seeing. Thought I was drunk but it was still there this morning!

[blue2000s]

Disconnect the battery before you pull out the seats.

[sd_boxster]

^^^ What he said - otherwise you'll be trying to reset the stupid airbag light.

[schoir]

Originally Posted by GTA_G20

I've never heard of or seen a female torx socket. But thanks guys I'll be ordering my tools. Got me some new seats and too my amazement I cant even install them. I had to blink a few times to realize what kind of bolt I was actually seeing. Thought I was drunk but it was still there this morning!

GTA:

Although a female metric torx socket is ideal for removing the four bolts that hold down the seat rails, in a pinch you can use a 1/4" drive 10mm socket.

Definitely heed the earlier advice regarding accidentally setting off the airbag light. If you do set it off, you can only turn it off with a PIWIS, PST2, or Durametric.

BTW, all fasteners on a Porsche are metric and you will find that some tools that you will buy will only come out of your toolbox for the Porsche.

If you are going to be working on your Boxster, definitely also invest in a Bentley manual. It's invaluable and reasonably priced.

Regards, Maurice.

[Sammy]

I bought a set with the exact socket you need from my local Advanced Auto Parts store. A set of 4 (granted I will probably never use the other 3 ever) cost me about $8.

[GTA_G20]

Thank you all, I have ordered my tools needed. Metric is what I use on my infiniti. So I think mostly I'll have a majority of sockets and wrenches, I have many hex tools left over from my former BMW's so this reverse torx will be what I'll start adding to my set.

Will I need to disconnect the battery on a 97? I dont have bags in my seats and wont be putting power to the ignition until after the new seats are installed? I dont have a PWIS and wont pay someone to turn off my airbag light if I can avoid this issue for free

10mm socket was a good tip, I may just do that as I've been itching to do this.....