Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
3. Unscrew four fastening screws on both sides of the rear-axle support (a/f 15).
4. A shop-made tool is required in order to pull off the cap.
Making the tool:
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Weld a 6.3 x 14 sheetmetal screw with hexagon head onto a 1000 mm long iron rod, e.g. dia. 8 mm round steel bar -see drawing-.
5. Shift the loosened rear-axle support accordingly until the closure cap becomes accessible.
6. Turn puller into centre of the closure cap and pull off the cap.
Installing Closure Caps At Flywheel Side Of Cylinder Head 4 - 6
1. Clean receiving bore. Fit new cap dry and press in as far as it will go.
2. Fit rear-axle supports.
Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ftlb.).
3. Fasten cable.
Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)