Porsche 987 Cayman Exhaust Install

Using one of the REAR factory jack points. Jack up vehicle and place a jack stand under the front jack points.

Carefully position the jack stand to correctly contact that jack point of the vehicle

Repeat this procedure on opposite side of vehicle.

The Porsche Factory jack points are designed for pin top style jack pads. While a normal jack will work, the pin top ones are the safest to use and safest for the vehicle.

Using a low profile jack, center the jack directly in front of the engine and using chassis cross member, lift vehicle and place jack stands on rear jack points.

Photo #1 is 991 Cross Member

Photo #2 is 997.2 Cross Member

Photo 3 Shows a Cayman/Boxster rear jack point with optional jacking block.

Place a solid jack stand under the 4 jack points located near each respective wheel.

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Remove the Driver and Pass side plastic shields to gain access to the exhaust flange bolts

10MM Plastic Nuts

T-25 Torx Screw

Expect Extensive Corrosion! Soak everything in a penetrating oil like PB Blaster for atleast 15-30 min ... We will address at a later step how to remove any broken studs.

The Drive side offers easier access to the flange nuts

13mm Nut

Using a combination of universal joint sockets and open ended 13mm wrenches... when loosening the nuts, take extreme care to not snap the studs off. Avoid putting a side load on the bolts.

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Loosen 16mm Clamp

Wiggle Exhaust Tip Loose

Loosen the 13mm nuts

Carefully lift exhaust off exhaust studs and over suspension

Ensure exhaust gasket is still attached to flange.

Broken Stud (before removal)

Apply heat using a MAPP Torch to the flange

Try and concentrate the heat on the flange to help it expand.

After around 30 seconds of heat, use a punch and hammer to knock broken stud out

Remove Gasket Before starting this

Use new 13mm nuts when mounting the exhaust pipes to flange

Fabspeed Supplied replacement nuts for this application

Tighten to 17ft/lb

Photo shows Fabspeed supplied rubber gasket

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Fabspeed Maxflow