Tool Kit

[jthailer]

2003 Boxster S.

I am not able to identify what some of the tools are for in the tool kit that comes with the spare tire. There is the tool for removing the lug nuts, a tow hook, but there are some tools that I have no idea what they are for.

One tool looks like an 8mm hex wrench which I assumed would be used for the oil drain plug, but when I tried to fit it into a spare drain plug that I have it would not fit.

Another tool is about 8 inches long and has a threaded end on it. It is probably about 1/2 inch in diameter.

I will try to post a picture.

[seafeye]

2003 Boxster S.

I am not able to identify what some of the tools are for in the tool kit that comes with the spare tire. There is the tool for removing the lug nuts, a tow hook, but there are some tools that I have no idea what they are for.

One tool looks like an 8mm hex wrench which I assumed would be used for the oil drain plug, but when I tried to fit it into a spare drain plug that I have it would not fit.

Another tool is about 8 inches long and has a threaded end on it. It is probably about 1/2 inch in diameter.

I will try to post a picture.

You will need the smaller hex nut to unlock the headlights to change a bulb. It's in the owners manual. If you don't have one, this site has a 2003 that you can download.

The long tool that is 8 inches long goes into the wheel when you are taking it off. It acts like a guide for removal and replacement of the wheel and tire. So you don't mark up your calipers.

[jthailer]

Wish I new that a few weeks ago when I took the wheels off to flush the break fluid. Thanks for the reply.