Boxster (986) F6-2.7L (2000)
Air Filter Element: Service and Repair
Engine maintenance: Replacing air cleaner element
Removing air cleaner element
1. Open engine compartment. To do so, remove the top cover below the convertible top.
2. Press both spring clips on the air cleaner housing outwards (in the engine compartment on the left vehicle side) and raise the air cleaner housing
slightly.
3. Pull out air cleaner element. To do so, first pull out the air cleaner drawer and then pull out the filter element after it.
4. Remove drawer with the filter element from the air cleaner housing and remove the air cleaner element.
Installing air cleaner element
NOTE:
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The air cleaner housing should not be cleaned with compressed air.
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The hot film mass air flow meter can be damaged if compressed air is used for cleaning.
1. Check air cleaner housing for soiling and if necessary wipe out the air cleaner housing with a lint-free cloth.