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1997 Porsche Boxster CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Porsche REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> ABS 5.3 & ABS/TC 5.3 -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System" for bleeding...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Porsche -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1997-02 Boxster -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,0...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Front
- Loosen driveshaft to wheel hub retaining nut while applying brakes.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove underside panel, then the brake cooling duct from control arm.
- Remove stabilizer arm from wheel carrier.
- Separate ball joint from wheel carrier.
- Remove driveshaft to transmission flange attaching bolts.
- Separate driveshaft from wheel carrier assembly, then remove driveshaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the f...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
- Remove air guide between throttle body and air filter, then the vent line between intake manifold and oil separator.
- Loosen intake manifold hose clamps and fuel pipe mounting bolts.
- Loosen throttle body bracket, then swing intake manifold and throttle body upward approximately 45° and remove th...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Porsche -> 1997-2004 Boxster & 1999-2004 911
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Remove the heater/AC system cover.
- Pull the cabin air filte...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Porsche -> Check Engine Lamp -> -> DME System M 09, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8 -> DME System ME 5.2 -> Except DME System M 09, ME 5.2, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Except DME System M 09, ME 5.2, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the on position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). After diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in on position without starting engine, then depress accelerator pedal fully for more than 11 seconds. ECU memory should be cleared and the Check Engine lamp should be reset.
DME System ME 5.2
The Check Engine lamp will b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition clamp at engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS
Removal
- Remove lefthand seat and disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove mounting screws, rear wall lining and lid.
- Mark belt rotational direction.
- Turn tensioning roller clockwise using a suitable tool and remove belt from pulleys.
Installation
- Tension belt by hand and install in the following order:
- Water pump p...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Vehicle Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - CSO SURCHARGES NOT ALLOWED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: OVERVIEW OF APPROVED ENGINE OILS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5 H6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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