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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster Limited Edition 2.7 H6 GAS

Right

  • Raise and support vehicle then remove wheel.
  • Loosen and unscrew axle nut.
  • Push suitable protection over drive shaft.
  • Undo drive shaft on transmission.
  • Undo stabilizer mount on stabilizer.
  • Undo ball heads of toe control arm and axle strut on right side and counter with special tool 9546 (Torx) or equivalent.
  • Press out both ball heads using special tool 9560 (press-off tool) or equivalent and a commercially available press-off tool. When positioning puller, ensure that boot of ball head is not damaged. If necessary, coat boot and press-off tool with tire mounting paste. If n...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition 3.4 H6 GAS

To relearn tire pressure monitor system, select tire type and size under instrument cluste...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition 3.4 H6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove righthand seat.
  • Open rear wall cover behind seats.
  • Disconnect B+ leads at starter and alternator.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove righthand alternator mounting bolt.
  • Remove lefthand alternator mounting bolt.
  • Remove alternator from slotted bracket and remove mounting bolt with deflection roller.
  • Alt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Porsche -> 2005-09 Boxster, Cayman & 911
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 H6 GAS

On 2005-07 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2008-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the luggage compartment lid.
  • Remove the battery cover.
  • Remove the right plenum chamber cover.
  • Loosen the telephone antenna at the two top retaining screws and remove the two bottom retaining screws, then...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 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: 2008 Porsche Boxster Limited Edition 2.7 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 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition 3.4 H6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at hot air duct supply and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder 3.4 H6 GAS

Do not remove drive belt when engine is warm! Risk of damage or deformation! Drive belts should only be removed when they have cooled down.

  • Put protective covers in passenger compa...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Porsche Boxster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - CSO SURCHARGES NOT ALLOWED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster 2.7 H6 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: OVERVIEW OF APPROVED ENGINE OILS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Boxster 2.7 H6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Porsche Boxster AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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