Kitc2246

Getting the 2009 Boxster ready for a Mar 9-10 DE at Summit Point. Just replaced serpentine belt. As with any project had to buy a new tool: 30mm socket for the tensioner release. Thought I had one but it was a 32mm. Suprised that Lowe's actually had a Kobalt brand socket that was cheaper than the auto parts stores. Belt I removed looks brand new and is Porsche OEM. I don't remember having the dealer replace but good DIY practice. Now I have a really good spare. Garage is about 48 degrees and was worried about being cold. That quickly changed to removing my hat and coat. Had a routing diagram and took pictures as a back up. Not much room to get belt out and back around the main crank. Used a long screwdriver to push on to the pulley. Took several tries with help from a screwdriver to get the belt over the final alternator pulley while pushing on the tensioner release. Next is the air filter. Carpet is already out for the belt replacement.

2009 Boxster PDK w/Sport/Sport+