Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Move convertable top to service position.
Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery. Open engine compartment lid.
2. Undo hose clamp between throttle body and air cleaner. Disconnect vent line between intake distributor and oil separator.
3. Loosen both inner hose clamps at intake distributor.
4. Undo holder for throttle body on the crank case. Swivel the intake distributor with throttle body upwards by approximately 45° and detach the oil
filler hose.
5. Detach the cable of terminal 30 (M8) and terminal 50 (M6) on the solenoid switch. Undo both hexagon-head bolts M10 on the starter and remove
ground lead. Lift starter out of the holder.
Installation
Tightening torques:
Terminal 30
Nut M8
15 Nm (11 ft lb)
Terminal 50
Nut M6
6.5 Nm (5 ft lb)
Hexagon-head bolt
M10
45 Nm (33 ft lb)