2004 Porsche Boxster Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Disassembling and assembling fuel ring pipe: Notes

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Fuel Ring Pipe
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FUEL RING PIPE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

No.  Designation  Qty.  Removal  Installation 
1 Closure cap 1   Note The seal or sealing ring in the closure cap is not exchangeable. It must therefore be used only once. Tightening torque: 2.5 + 0.5 Nm (2 + 0.5 ftlb.). Wrench size 13 mm.
2 Valve 1    
3 Hexagon-head bolt M6x12 4    
4 Hexagon-head bolt 1    
5 Fastening clamp for throttle cable 16x15 1    
6 Clamp 1   Ensure correct seating.
7 Pressure regulator 1   Push or plug vacuum control pipe into the left-hand intake distributor rubber sleeve (see ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  ).
8 O-ring 20x2.5 1   Replace
g O-ring 5x2.5 1   Replace
10 Fuel return line M14x1.5 1 Ensure it is countered with a wrench while being loosened. Tightening torque 25 + 5 Nm (18 + 3.5 ftlb.) Wrench size 17 mm.
Ensure it is countered with a wrench while being tightened.
11 Clamp 6   Ensure correct seating.
12 Injection valve 6    
13 O-ring 6   Replace
14 O-ring 6   Replace
15 Fuel ring pipe 1    
16 Fuel supply line M16x1.5 1 Ensure it is countered with a wrench while being loosened. Tightening torque: 30 + 5 Nm (22 + 3.5 ftlb.). Wrench size 19 mm. Ensure it is countered with a wrench while being tightened!
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