Shift Cables | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2) (2005 - 2012)

This is how to replace/upgrade your shift cables on the 2005 - 2012 Porsche Boxster (987.1, 987.2). We upgrade to Numeric Racing cables. We show how to calibrate them and fix common issues, like fixing reverse. We cover common challenges.

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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Service Mode
Guide    • Service Mode | Access Engine Compartm...  
00:39 Center Console
Guide    • Center Console | Porsche Boxster (987...  
01:00 Requirements
01:23 Detach Cables from Shifter
01:47 Unseat Cables from Shifter
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02:02 Jack Up
Jack Points    • Jack Points | Porsche Boxster (987.1 ...  
Wooden Blocks    • How To Jack Up High Enough for Engine...  
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02:29 Remove Parking Brake and De-Route Cables
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04:01 Re-install Parking Brake
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04:40 Plan of Attack
05:46 Unseat Front-Back Cable from Transmission Bracket
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06:49 Detach Front-Back Cable from Ball Joint
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07:51 Detach Side-to-Side Cable from Ball Joint
08:33 Unseat Side-to-Side Cable from Transmission Bracket
09:29 Make sure the transmission is in neutral
09:57 Remove old cables
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13:11 Mechanical Noise (Warning)
13:41 Transfer Rubber Insulation
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14:28 Orient Cables
16:36 Install New Cables onto Transmission
17:19 Install L2/R1 Cable into Transmission Bracket
19:39 Route L2/R1 Cable through Firewall
20:02 Install R2/L1 Cable into Transmission Bracket
21:51 Route R2/L1 Cable through Firewall
22:20 Firewall Grommet
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22:58 Calibrate Cables and Install onto Ball Joints
25:54 Remove Old Shifter Linkages
26:29 Install Cables onto Shifter
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31:01 Fixing Reverse and Final Calibration
32:03 Reinstallation
Exit Service Mode    • Service Mode | Access Engine Compartm...  
Reinstall Center Console    • Center Console | Porsche Boxster (987...  
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33:06 Appendix 1: What to do if cables disconnect
34:41 Appendix 2: Grinding shifting into reverse
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