Question #2 on Boxster Coolant Tank Replacement

I am still confused, the tank is in the trunk. The tubbing is also in the trunk. What I need to replace is in the trunk.

Between the trunk and engine there is a plastic tube mount with 2 bolts holding it together. I don't need to change that.

Why can't I just remove the coolant tank and remove the hoses from within the trunk? Why do I need to even touch the black plastic connector that attaches the hoses from the trunk to the other side?

Is it not possible for me to just remove the hoses from inside the trunk and leave that plastic mount Alone?

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[Wayne 962]

It will become obvious why this needs to be removed once you start the project. You can also look at the bonus photos for this project here: http://www.101projects.com/Boxster/Projects/033/page1.htm You will see that there is a connection that mates in the engine compartment directly to the back of the tank - you cannot easily see that with the tank installed in the car. In addition, the manifold piece (what you call the plastic tube mount) is attached to the tank, and needs to be removed in order to detach the tank from the car. I believe it is possible to do this without disconnecting *all* of the hoses in the back, but the task is not easy either way you go.

- Wayne