2000 Porsche Boxster (986) F6-2.7L Page 92

^ DME 5.2, P1123 to P1130

^ DME 7.2, P1126, P1128, P1130, P1133

The new style hose was installed in production as of August 18, 2000 from the following VINs:

98 31S 62 0152 - Boxster

98 61S 66 0156 - Boxster S

98 81U 62 0474 - Boxster

98 91U 66 0382 - Boxster S

In case of complaints, the new style hose should be installed.

Parts Information:

Tools:

Changeover ratchet with extension

Socket wrench a/f 10

Small / large slotted screwdriver

Pointed-nose pliers

Hot-air gun

Spring-band clamp pliers

Work Procedure:

Installation of a new oil filler hose. To make replacement of the hose easier, the service unit (coolant expansion tank, dipstick, and oil filler neck)

should be unbolted from its mounting points and moved back. Enlist the help of a second person to help with the following procedure.

1.0 Place the body covers on the rear side sections and the rear bumper.

1.1 Move convertible top to service position. Disengage the convertible-top compartment lid and set it in a vertical position. Remove the upper

engine compartment lid panel and the upper engine compartment lid.

1.2 Remove the rear wall lining and the underside panel in the rear luggage compartment.

1.3 Remove the dipstick. Unclip the dipstick guide tube from the service unit.

1.4 Open the spring-band clamp at the connection point between the oil filler hose and the crankcase flange and push the clamp up on the oil

filler hose. Pull the oil filler hose off the crankcase.

1.5 Disconnect the electrical plug connection for the coolant-level indicator on the service unit. Unscrew the 4 fastening screws/nuts of the

service unit and pull it out approx. 1-1/2 inches into the luggage compartment. The spring-band clamp on the oil filler hose is now accessible.

1.6 A second person is required for the following operation: Open the spring-band clamp at the connection point between the oil filler hose and

the service unit (oil filler neck) and hold the clamp open. Have the 2nd person remove the oil filler hose from the oil filler neck.

1.7 Clean the flanges on the crankcase and the oil filler neck with a clean cloth.

1.8 Push a spring-band clamp on to the new oil filler hose on the crankcase side.

1.9 To make the assembly of the new oil filler hose on the oil filler neck easier, observe the following procedure:

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