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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Service Mode Guide    • Service Mode | Access Engine Compartments ...   00:39 Center Console Guide    • Center Console | Porsche Boxster (987.1 an...   01:00 Requirements 01:23 Detach Cables from Shifter 01:47 Unseat Cables from Shifter Pliers https://amzn.to/3JUrHGT 02:02 Jack Up Jack Points    • Jack Points | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 9...   Wooden Blocks    • How To Jack Up High Enough for Engine / Tr...   Low Profile Jacks https://amzn.to/41CTq6Q Jack Stands https://amzn.to/3RuRAAu Rubber Pads https://amzn.to/3ty185R Wheel Chocks https://amzn.to/41CemLs 02:29 Remove Parking Brake and De-Route Cables Ratcheting Wrenches https://amzn.to/3wCggRg Hex Socket Set https://amzn.to/48sz6HN 04:01 Re-install Parking Brake Impact Driver and Drill Kit https://amzn.to/48lPnOG Impact Socket to Drill Bit Set https://amzn.to/47aAAVZ Upgraded Batteries https://amzn.to/3TUvn1N 04:40 Plan of Attack 05:46 Unseat Front-Back Cable from Transmission Bracket Pliers https://amzn.to/3JUrHGT 06:49 Detach Front-Back Cable from Ball Joint Pry Tool https://amzn.to/3wwMjlx 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 Utility Knife https://amzn.to/3wHyWiv Gloves (Cotton) https://amzn.to/3TBWWwk 13:11 Mechanical Noise (Warning) 13:41 Transfer Rubber Insulation Utility Knife https://amzn.to/3wHyWiv 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 Zip Ties https://amzn.to/41E8rpk 22:58 Calibrate Cables and Install onto Ball Joints 25:54 Remove Old Shifter Linkages 26:29 Install Cables onto Shifter "Porsche 986 996 987 997 Shift Cable Alignment Installation Tool" 31:01 Fixing Reverse and Final Calibration 32:03 Reinstallation Exit Service Mode    • Service Mode | Access Engine Compartments ...   Reinstall Center Console    • Center Console | Porsche Boxster (987.1 an...   Code Reader https://amzn.to/44P4eAK 33:06 Appendix 1: What to do if cables disconnect 34:41 Appendix 2: Grinding shifting into reverse White Lithium Grease https://amzn.to/3wLZmPZ #987 #shifter #cables BUSINESS / INQUIRIES   / ruslanvideofilms   https://www.ruslanvideofilms.com [email protected] CAYENNE | 957    • Porsche Cayenne | 957   Guides | PDFs https://www.ruslanvideofilms.com/957 BOXSTER | 987    • Porsche Boxster | 987.1   Guides | PDFs https://www.ruslanvideofilms.com/987 MINI COOPER | F-SERIES    • MINI Cooper | F-Series | F55   Guides | PDFs https://www.ruslanvideofilms.com/mini... SEE MY YOUTUBE    • Tips | Cars      • Tips | Home      • vlogs      • Porsche Boxster | 987.1      • Porsche Cayenne | 957      • MINI Cooper | F-Series | F55   MUSIC Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio    / @whitebataudio   DISCLAIMERS RuslanVideoFilms assumes no responsibility for damage to property or injury incurred to others or self as a result of any information contained in this video. Use this content and information at your own risk. RuslanVideoFilms is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Rakuten Advertising Programs, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and Rakuten Partners. Purchases made through links found in this video and description help support the channel and help us make more videos. Thank you for your support! If you enjoy what I create and want to support the costs of keeping it going (like parts, equipment, etc.), any donations through Venmo would be greatly appreciated! https://venmo.com/u/RuslanVideoFilms