This comprehensive service repair manual for the Porsche Boxster 986 covers all model years and engines, providing you with the same detailed information used by professional technicians and mechanics. It includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations, diagrams, specifications, and pictures, enabling you to confidently perform repairs, maintenance, rebuilding, refurbishment, or restoration on your vehicle. Dive into topics such as engine overhaul and rebuilding, brakes, sunroof, timing belt replacement, troubleshooting and diagnostics, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, engine performance, front end and alignment procedures and specifications, suspension, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, transmission in-car servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, detailed specifications on every model covered, factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, hundreds of illustrations, vacuum diagrams, and much more. This invaluable resource empowers you to save money by tackling repairs yourself thanks to its clear and easy-to-follow instructions, allowing you to print the pages you need and bring them directly into your garage or workshop.

The Porsche Boxster 986 is a two-seater roadster that was produced by Porsche from 1996 to 2004. It was the first mid-engined roadster offered by Porsche since the 550 Spyder of the 1950s, and it was designed to be a more affordable and accessible model than the 911. The Boxster was named after the "Boxer" engine that powers it, a horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, and the "ster" suffix, which is commonly used to denote roadsters in German. The 986 model, which was the first generation of the Boxster, was a critical and commercial success, helping to revitalize Porsche's brand image and financial standing.

The Boxster 986 was praised for its handling, performance, and build quality. It featured a lightweight aluminum chassis, a mid-mounted engine that provided excellent weight distribution, and a sophisticated suspension system that delivered sharp handling and precise control. The Boxster 986 was also notable for its stylish design, which was penned by Harm Lagaay and featured a low-slung profile, distinctive headlights, and a retractable soft top. The 986 Boxster was available with a variety of engines, including a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine that produced 201 horsepower and a 3.2-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine that produced 228 horsepower. The Boxster 986 also offered a variety of optional features, including a limited-slip differential, a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, and a sport package that included upgraded suspension, brakes, and wheels. The Boxster 986 was a popular choice for both enthusiasts and daily drivers, and it helped to establish Porsche's reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance and desirable sports cars.