Center Console | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2) (2005 - 2012)

Here's a guide on how to remove and reinstall the center console on the 2005 - 2012 Porsche Boxster (987.1, 987.2). We also add USB ports to the inside of the compartment.
This is necessary to upgrade your shift cables, maintain your parking brake lever, and wire in a rear camera.
CHAPTERS
00:00 [0] Introduction
00:07 [1] Carpet Panels
Torx Socket Set amzn.to/3RUrQPv
00:48 [2] Leather panels
01:58 [3] Disconnect the Battery
Socket Set (Metric) amzn.to/48sz6HN
02:14 [4] Shift Boot / Shift Knob
Stuck knob? • Shift Boot, Shift Knob...
03:15 [5] Extension Trim
Trim Removal Tools amzn.to/3NHq0iu
04:10 [6] Silver Trim
Impact Driver and Drill Kit amzn.to/48lPnOG
Impact Socket to Drill Bit Set amzn.to/47aAAVZ
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04:29 [7] Climate Control
04:52 [8] Button Controls
05:05 [9] Storage Bin
05:29 [10] More Torx Screws
05:49 [11] Compartment
06:22 [12] Banana & Banana Screw
06:35 [13] Center Console Connector
07:39 [14] Removing the Center Console
08:22 [15] Installing USB
USB 2 Port Extension amzn.to/3TIlnZn
Rubber Mallet amzn.to/3RTQlvZ
09:31 [16] Re-Installation
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Correction: After the shift boot is re-installed, re-install the leather panels, then the carpet panels. The steps are available at the start of the video. First the leather panels go back in the way they came out, then the carpet panels.

[@mwong987]

Within twenty seconds I realized this is the video I needed. Thank you!

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

yw! thanks for checking out my channel 💪🙏

[@cwsam1256]

By far the best video on how to do this from beginning to end.

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Your words. Too kind they are. Appreciate it.

[@robland4812]

thanks for doing this. I really appreciate it. It helped me with my installation of new shift cables cheers and keep up the good work.

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

You’re welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Glad it helped.

[@R8VeeTen7333]

Thanks for this guide. I'm putting a short-shift kit into my Cayman S this weekend and this has helped massively. Cheers

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Glad it helped. Which short shift kit?

[@frederickontour1478]

Awesome video great job!

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@virtious8]

There are other center console removal videos where they are able to do it without needing to remove the PCM, the climate controls or the section of buttons below that.

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Totally valid approach and thanks for sharing. The climate controls and buttons were removed to remove the storage bin without bending its tab down. You can remove the bin without removing the items above if you’re willing to bend your storage bin a bit. Taking out the climate controls and spoiler buttons takes 30 seconds or less.

[@AdrianAfanasiu]

Awesome work done!! btw, how did you add the ipod/aux board?

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Was a factory option when I purchased the car

[@dgrano20]

Thanks for this! Could you do videos on this car for how to remove the dash vents and entire dashboard? Nobody anywhere on the internet has ever done a video on this.

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

On the list! :) Although it might be a while before I get around to it

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

sorry for not getting back sooner, I saw your earlier comment too.. was hoping to have something better to share haha

[@dgrano20]

@RuslanVideoFilms it's coo. No rush. I'm refinishing my stock black interior to terracotta and have gotten about as far as I'm able based on videos available on line. There are zero content related to 987 dashboard breakdown and replacement. Only thing I could find is a manual for Porsche mechanics but that dosnt describe specifics like what angles to pull from to avoid snapping plastic clips etc. Seeing as its a $1K to $4K part I want to make absolutely certain I get it right.

[@timtroke]

Where did you connect the USB cables, I saw you installed them in the 12 volt but where do they connect?

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

To the new head unit, installation shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYPOYXqKnLpqbdEsi=jmtoSzTGddJ33SZY

[@HelminthCombos]

how do you remove just the center console lid?

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

8 torx screws at the bottom of the lid and a catch pin Steps 26, 27 here www.macarbon.com/install_guides/Porsche/997/997%20CF%20Center%20Console%20Install%20Instructions.pdf