Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
3. Check basic camshaft adjustment of cylinder bank 1 -3.
The groove in the camshaft must face outward toward the cylinder-head cover.
If the position of the camshafts is incorrect, remove fixing pin at the pulley and rotate the crankshaft 360° clockwise. Then position or fix the
fixing pin in the bore (1 OT) and in the fixing bore in the crankcase again.
4. Unscrew chain tensioner of cylinder bank 1 - 3.
5. Detach and remove oil extraction pump at cylinder head 1 - 3 - on the flywheel side.
6. Separate plug connection of the tensioning element (VarioCam).
7. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M6 x 20) and remove closure cap from the tensioning element (VarioCam).
8. Remove ignition coils, spark plugs and oil protection tubes.
Note As the available space is limited, the oil protection tubes must be removed before the cylinder-head cover can be removed. Refer to
"Removing and installing oil protection tube".
9. Remove the camshaft closure caps from the passenger compartment side. Drive awl into center of the closure cap and lever off the cap.