Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 118

Front-axle carrier

Item

Designation

Number

Bolts

Tightening

torque [Nm]

(ftlb.)

1

Plastic holder for coolant pipes

2

M6 x 12

10 Nm (7.5

ftlb.)

2

Hexagon-head bolt (carrier to front body)

2

M12 x 1.5 x 30

100 Nm (74

ftlb.)

3

Hexagon-head bolt (carrier to front body)

2

M14 x 1.5 x 120

160 Nm (118

ftlb.)

4

Hexagon-head bolt (carrier to rear body)

4

M14 x 1.5 x 50

160 Nm (118

ftlb.)

5

Hexagon-head bolt with collar nut (anti-roll bar)

4

M10 x 60

65 Nm (48

ftlb.)

6

Support for coolant pipe (sheetmetal)

2

M6 x 25

10 Nm (7.5

ftlb.)

7

Support for coolant pipe (plastic)

2

M6 x 12

10 Nm (7.5

ftlb.)

8

Hexagon-head bolt for steering gear

2

M10 x 45

70 Nm (52

ftlb.)

9

Hexagon-head bolt with collar nut (control arm to

centre carrier)

2

M12 x 1.5 x 95

120 Nm (89

ftlb.)

10

Support for coolant pipes

1

is placed on the

carrier

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Releasing coolant pipes

17. Release coolant pipes and secure with a tie-wrap.

Removing fuel tank

Removing fuel tank - Carrera 2

DANGER

Risk of fire from escaping fuel.

Danger of fatal injury and damage to property.

• 

→ Observe basic safety instruction when working on the fuel system, → 201000  Precautionary measures

when working on fuel system.

→ Secure working area.

Overview of the Carrera 2

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 Removing fuel tank

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Overview of C2 fuel tank

Item

Designation

Removal

Fitting

1

Fuel tank

2

Union nut

Special tool socket wrench 3217 or

lug wrench P 9731

Special tool socket wrench 3217 or lug

wrench P 9731

3

Sealing ring

Replace

4

Electric fuel pump

Pay attention to the installation

position

Pay attention to the installation position

5

Tank gauge

Check that linkage can move freely

6

Tank cover (protective

plate)

7

Restraining strap,

right

Observe R marking

8

Restraining strap, left

Observe L marking

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9

Restraining strap,

transverse

Pay attention to the installation position

10

Combination screw,

M8 x 40

Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

11

Filler neck

Apply a thin coat of engine oil in the

fitting area (tank fitting)

12

Fastening screw, M6

Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

13

Holding clamp for

filler neck

14

Closure cap

Grease sealing ring with Vaseline

15

Sealing ring

Check for signs of damage

Replace if necessary

16

Washer

17

Seal

Replace

1. Turn steering gear and move it towards the front (in direction of

travel).

Restraining strap for fuel tank, transverse

2. Unscrew two M8 screws for securing transverse restraining strap to the body at the left and

right.

Clips on fuel tank

ATTENTION

Damage to fuel-level sensor flange.

Material damage

• 

→ Be particularly careful with the fuel-level sensor flange when levering out or fitting the fuel tank.

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