greenpdk

I decided to change the filters in my 997.2 S. I unscrewed the top of the air filter box and when I tried to remove it I discovered that a valve of some sort is mounted on the side of the box cover that was preventing me from removing the cover. It was attached to the cover via a thin piece of plastic that is actually part of the cover. While I was trying to get the valve off the box cover the plastic mounting flange broke.

Anyone dealt with this issue? Do I need to buy a new cover? Can I drive the car with the valve in question not attached to the cover? It seems that the reason for it being attached is just to keep it stable.

Any help would be appreciated.

mdrobc1213

Believe the sensor you mention is an O2 sensor. Is it on the right side of the car/filter box? You just disconnect it by sliding it out of ths attachment slot and then the top of the airbox comes off easily after removing 8 torx screws. See my post on my post:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...er-change.html

Oh you broke it? Hmm as long as its stable and connected; it should be fine. I'd use some industrial strength zip ties to reattach it to the airbox assembly unless you need to buy a new airbox assembly from Porsche. Good luck

Edgy01

What I have done in the past is to use a nut driver and actually remove the rubber boot from the intake plenum and one other location (as well as the outtake of the filter assembly). Once that is off you can maneuver the airfilter box assembly in any way needed to access the Torx screws and then replace the filter. THEN, put in back in position and replace the rubber boot.

greenpdk

Looks like I have to buy a complete air box, just because this thin plastic flange on the side of the air box cover broke. They don't sell just the cover separately. I got a price from Suncoast for the whole box and it comes with filters $429. My car is a 2009 CS. Any thoughts?

Larry Cable

I'd fix it ... its not "mission critical" but ... its broken!