Cowl Drain - Water Leaks to Interior
Boxster2/01 5093
Binder - Group 5 - Body
2/22/02
Water Drains in Front Cowl Area
Vehicle Type:
Boxster
Model Year:
1997 (V) to 1999 (X)
Concerns:
Water leakage in passenger compartment caused by blocked water drains.
Information:
The water drains located in the front cowl area can get blocked by leaves or pine needles on vehicles which are often parked under or near trees. This can lead to water leaking into the passenger compartment.
The water drains in the front cowl area have been modified as of model year 00 (Y).
In the event of complaint, the water drains in the front cowl area are to be modified on MY '97 (V), MY '98 (W) and MY '99 (X) vehicles.
Part Numbers
Tools:
^ Pointed-nose pliers
^ Curved pointed-nose pliers
^ Slotted screwdriver (small)
Work Procedure:
Modifies the water drains in front cowl area, MY '97 to MY '99 only.
1 Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
2. Remove the front cowl area covers and the battery cover, see Boxster Technical Manual, Group 7, Repair, 70 22 19 Removing/installing cowl panel cover.
3. Work on water drain to the right of the battery (see Figure with parts numbers, arrows A and B) (change rubber sleeve).
Caution!
Paint damage/corrosion can be caused by improper handling of the tool!
> Work carefully when removing the rubber sleeves.
3.1 Remove rubber sleeve (arrow A).
To do so, push a small slotted screwdriver between the rubber sleeve (arrow A) and the drainage hose (arrow B) and undo the drainage hose from the rubber sleeve. Push the drainage hose as far as possible downwards out of the rubber sleeve.
3.2 Remove rubber sleeve upwards using a pair of curved pointed-nose pliers. The drainage hose (arrow B) can not be removed and remains in the vehicle without being used.
3.3 Install new rubber sleeve 999.703.484.40. To do so, press the drainage hose to one side if necessary. Dampen the outside of the rubber sleeve with some water for easier installation.
4. Work on water drain to the left of the battery (arrows C, D and E) (change rubber sleeve).
4.1 Raise the vehicle with the platform lift until the wheels are free.
4.2 Carefully remove the rubber ring (arrow E) in the left wheel housing using a small slotted screwdriver or a pair of pointed-nose pliers.
4.3 Grip the drainage hose (arrow D) from the wheel housing using a pair of pointed-nose pliers and at the same time carefully press the rubber sleeve (arrow C) from above downwards out of the body. Pull the drainage hose out of the body with the rubber sleeve.
4.4 Install new rubber sleeve 999.703.484.40. Dampen the outside of the rubber sleeve with some water for easier installation.
5. Work on water drain on the outer left (arrow F) (remove rubber sleeve).
5.1 Press the rubber sleeve (with flap) into the wheel housing from the front cowl area side.
6. Work on the right front cowl area cover (arrow H) (install clear plastic cover).
6.1 Clip the clear plastic cover, 996 572 661 00, into the rectangular recess (arrow H) of the right front cowl area cover.
7. Lower the lifting platform.
8. Reinstall front cowl area covers and battery cover.
Working Time
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 7:
> Repair: 70 22 19 Removing/installing cowl panel cover
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