Installing Throttle Body - Boxster S

Installation overview:







1 Replacing seal
2 Fitting throttle body
3 Tightening throttle body holder
4 Securing rubber sleeve
5 Connecting electric plug
6 Putting on crankcase venting
7 Fastening intake hose

Installing throttle body - Boxster S







1 - Replacing seal
Replace the moulded rubber seal between the centre part of the intake distributor and the throttle body. When inserting the seal, make sure that the lug on the seal is located in the groove provided.







2 - Fitting throttle body
Lay the throttle body holder on the right hand side of the throttle body. Screw in the four fastening screws and tighten to 9.7 Nm (7.0 ft. lbs.).







3 - Tightening throttle body holder
Place the throttle body with the centre part of the intake distributor into the engine compartment. Push on the rubber sleeves and tighten the fastening nuts on the throttle body holder to 9.7 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).







4 - Securing rubber sleeves
Align the rubber sleeves on the intake distributor and tighten the four hose clamps.







5 - Connecting electric plug
Connect the electric plug on the throttle body again. The plug must audibly engage.







6 - Putting on crankcase venting
Put the crankcase venting back onto the centre part of the intake distributor. The plug must audibly engage.







7 - Fastening intake hose
Put on the connecting hose between the air cleaner and the throttle body. Align the two markings as shown in the diagram and tighten the hose clamp.