Opening the bonnet Porsche Boxster 1999 - 2009

You will find the bonnet lever here

Find and then release the safety latch and open the bonnet. Use the bonnet stay

When undertaking an interim service, you will need to access the engine. Open electric roof to this position (see your car's handbook) - use the strap to safely lock the fabric roof section as shown here

Undo the four retaining pins set into the interior panel

Remove the pins, put these in a safe place

With the rear bonnet open, remove the interior panel. Place safely away from the vehicle

Undo the 5 retaining clips on the engine cover

Now you can remove the engine cover to gain access to the engine compartment

To access the engine levels you will also need to open the rear boot bonnet