Removing and installing starter - Boxster S: Removal

1. Move convertible top to service position. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery. Open the engine-compartment lid.
2. Undo hose clamp between throttle body and air cleaner. Disconnect vent line between intake distributor and oil separator.
3. Loosen both inner hose clamps at the intake distributor.
   Fig 1: Loosening Inner Hose Clamps At Intake Distributor - Boxster S

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4. Undo holder for the throttle body on the crankcase. Swivel the intake distributor with throttle body upward by approx. 45° and detach the oil filler hose.
5. Detach the cable of terminal 30 (M8) and terminal 50 (M6) on the solenoid switch. Undo both hexagon-head bolts M10 on the starter and remove the ground lead. Lift starter out of the holder.

Fig 2: Detaching Cable Of Terminal 30 And Terminal 50 On Starter Solenoid Switch - Boxster S

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