Cayman (987) F6-2.9L (2009)
3. Slide engine compartment temperature sensor on the intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3 with the rubber sleeve out of the mounting and
leave it hanging at the wire harness.
4. Remove intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3.
4.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 35). Tool recommendation - 1/4 inch tool: ratchet, long extension, E10 Torx socket-wrench
insert.
4.2. To avoid loosing the screws when working in difficult-to-reach areas, remove them using a bar magnet.
4.3. Press the cable duct aside slightly and remove the intake-air distributor by lifting it upwards.
4.4. Dispose of old moulded seals and clean sealing faces.
5. Cover intake openings or seal them with adhesive tape.
Removing intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 4-6
1. Loosen cable duct -2- on intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 4-6.
1.1. To do this, unscrew external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 12) -1- and move holder and wire harness aside.
2. Pull off line for positive crankcase ventilation -1- at the oil separator, then unclip it and lay it aside.
2.1. Unclip tank vent valve -2- and lines at the intake-air distributor and set them aside.
3. Remove intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 4-6.
3.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 35). Tools: 1/4-inch ratchet, long extension, E10 Torx socket-wrench insert.
3.2. To avoid loosing the screws when working in difficult-to-reach areas, remove them using a bar magnet.
3.3. Press the cable duct aside slightly and remove the intake-air distributor by lifting it upwards.
3.4. Dispose of old seals and clean sealing faces.
4. Cover intake openings or seal them with adhesive tape.
Installing intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3
1. Position intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3 with new moulded seals on the cylinder head.
1.1. Be careful of the seals.
2. Fit intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3.
2.1. 1/4 inch tool: torque wrench, long extension, Torx socket-wrench insert (E10).
2.2. Position screws using a bar magnet.
2.3. Tighten six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 35) uniformly.