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Porsche 911 Years 2005-2011 (997)

Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Remove the Door Panel on a Porsche 997?

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the door panel on a Porsche 997, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door you will be working on. …Read all…
Posted on 23 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
What to do if the cup holder of the Porsche 911/Cayman/Boxster makes noise inside the cabin.

The most common cause of the rattling of the cup holder in Porsche vehicles like the 911, Cayman, and Boxster is the breakage of the plastic pin that connects …Read all…
Posted on 7 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
Replacement of the key battery for a Porsche 911.

In this very short video guide today, we will see how to replace the battery of a Porsche 911 key, specifically the model produced from 2005 to 2010. So, …Read all…
Posted on 10 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to reset the TPMS light on the Porsche 911

The TPMS warning light activated on a Porsche 911 vehicle means that the tire pressure needs to be adjusted and the warning light reset. For example, to reset …Read all…
Posted on 26 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to change the battery of the Porsche 997 key

In this article, we will explain how to replace the battery of the Porsche 997 key in case the battery runs out. To replace the battery, you will need a …Read all…
Posted on 18 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to remove the stuck key on a Porsche 997

In this video we can see how to do if the key gets stuck in the ignition of the Porsche 997: there is no need to panic, there is a practical and easy remedy. …Read all…
Posted on 18 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to open the front hood with a flat battery on the Porsche 911

In this guide, we will see the information that will allow us to open the front hood with the vehicle's battery discharged on the Porsche 911. First, we get …Read all…
Posted on 25 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to remove the inner panel of a Porsche 911

In this video we see how to remove the side panel of the door of a Porsche 911: since the car is equipped with side airbags, it is advisable to disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 8 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to open the front hood of a Porsche with a dead battery

In this video we can see how to proceed to open the front hood of a Porsche 997 with a dead battery; in fact, the battery is located in the front hood, and the …Read all…
Posted on 4 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
What to Do for Porsche 911 Maintenance

Annual maintenance costs for the Porsche 911 are somewhat high but are definitely beneficial for the longevity of your vehicle. The cost of the service varies …Read all…
Posted on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Coolant in a Porsche 911

Today, follow these instructions to replace the engine coolant in your Porsche 911. First, lift the vehicle and start loosening the 6 mm hex screw on the …Read all…
Posted on 16 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Change the Engine Oil in a Porsche 911?

As you can see in this tutorial, changing the engine oil in a Porsche 911 is an extremely simple and quick task. First, wait for the engine to cool down …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Shift Knob on a Porsche 911?

To replace the shift knob on a Porsche 911, simply grasp the old knob and pull down on the boot covering the shift lever. You will need to disengage the …Read all…
Posted on 31 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Change the Engine Oil and Oil Filter on the Porsche 911

Today, let's explore the guide on how to perform routine maintenance by changing the engine oil and oil filter on the Porsche 911. First, lift the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Remove the Front Bumper of a Porsche 911

To remove the front bumper of the Porsche 911, first remove the inner covers of the front wheel wells and the front headlights. Inside their housings, there …Read all…
Posted on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
Replace the Air Filter on the Porsche 997

Changing the air filter on the Porsche 997 is a task performed approximately every 12,400 miles and greatly helps the proper functioning of the engine. Common …Read all…
Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror on a Porsche 911?

To replace the outside rearview mirror on a Porsche 911, pry at the bottom of the glass so that it can be removed from its housing: once the glass is detached, …Read all…
Posted on 16 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a Porsche 911

In this video tutorial, we can see how to replace the cabin air filter on a 2011 Porsche 911 by following a few simple steps: the first thing to do is to …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir on a Porsche 911

To replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir on a Porsche 911, lift the car with a jack so that the front left wheel is not in contact with the ground. …Read all…
Posted on 16 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Porsche 911 (2005-2011 / 997)
How to Replace the Front Headlight on a Porsche 911?

To replace the front headlight on a Porsche 911, lift the front hood and take the tool located under the carpet. Next, remove the cap on the side of the hood, …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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