Boxster (987) F6-2.7L (2006)
Valve Cover: Removal and Replacement
Removing and installing cylinder head cover - engine removed
Tools
Preliminary work
1. Remove engine.
Removing cylinder head cover . engine removed
Removing cylinder head cover M96/25 and M96/26
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to particles of dirt.
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Oil bores/oil ducts can become blocked up.
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When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential.
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Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and cover them without fail.
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Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.
Note: The coated screws for the bearing surfaces of the camshaft in the cylinder head cover must be replaced when installing.
Note: Replace O-ring on the oil suction pump (or tandem pump).
Cylinder row 1-3:
1. Disconnect oil pressure switch cable plug.
2. Disconnect and remove cable plugs for ignition coils. Remove ignition coils -1-;to do this, unscrew each of the two Torx screws (M6 x 25) and
remove the ignition coils from the spark-plug recess.
3. If necessary, remove camshaft adjustment valve -2- by unscrewing the Torx screws (M6 x 20). Remove support and retainer plate (with integrated
seal). Pull solenoid hydraulic valve for camshaft adjustment out of the bore if this needs to be replaced. Replace retainer plate (with integrated
seal) during installation.