Disclaimer2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 26/04 Date: 041013
Fuel System - Retrofitting Aluminum Look Fuel Cap
Boxster
6/04 2005
Date: 10-13-04
Section - 2, Fuel, Exhaust & Engine Elc.
Aluminum Look Fuel Cap
Vehicle Type:
Boxster/Boxster S
Model Year:
as of '97 (V)
Concern:
Retrofitting Aluminum Look Fuel Cap
Information:
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For the above-mentioned vehicles, a optional fuel tank cap is offered (in Tequipment catalog: "Tank-cap lock in aluminium look") (Figure 001).
The fuel tank cap with Porsche logo, 5 holes in handle, and 6 allen head bolts is reminiscent of fuel caps found on race cars.
The "fuel filler cap in aluminum look" may only be install by an authorized Porsche dealer!
Parts Information:
Warning!
Danger of accident (death/danger to yourself) - due to burns and/or explosion.
> Smoking, open flames, and sparks must be strictly avoided!
> Wear protective gloves and goggles.
General safety requirements must be observed before beginning work on the fuel system.
Tools:
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Work Procedure:
1. Mount security ring on new fuel tank cap.
Notes:
The upper side of the ring can be identified by two cut- outs in the ring body (see cut-out, Item A), as well as a large inner diameter
compared to the underside. The underside of the ring is flat (without cut-outs).
1.1 Guide the security ring with the upper side first over the thread of the new fuel tank cap.
1.2 Insert the ring in the groove on the thread of the fuel tank cap (Item B).
1.3 Press the ring into the groove (Item C) with your thumb so that it clicks into place.
2. Remove existing fuel tank cap.
2.1 Open fuel filler flap on the vehicle (refer to Owner's Manual).
2.2 Push pin into the expansion rivet with a 2.5 mm punch.
2.3 Remove expansion rivet from the bore on the fuel filler flap with side cutters or pliers.
3. Mount the new fuel tank cap on the vehicle.
3.1 Position security ring with expansion rivet in front of bore on the fuel filler flap.
3.2 Press expansion rivet into the bore and push pin into the expansion rivet.
3.3 Unscrew existing fuel tank cap from the fuel filler neck and replace with new fuel tank cap.
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Working Time:
Reference:
Owner's Manual Boxster (986)
> Chapter "Tank"; "Filler flap"