Engine Bay Trim Lock Catch, Satin Black. Porsche 986 / 987.1 / 987.2 Boxster 1997-2012

Engine Bay Trim Lock Catch, Satin Black.
The Porsche Engine Bay Trim Lock Catch is a genuine OEM fastener designed to secure the engine cover trim panels. Finished in satin black, this lock catch provides both durability and a factory-correct appearance, ensuring your engine bay remains tidy and properly assembled.
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Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005 -08/08
• Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
• Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-2012
• Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012

What This Product Does:

It’s a fastener / clip / retainer that secures the engine cover panels / trim cover in place, locking them so the panels don’t come loose under vibration or movement.

Symptoms / Signs It May Need Replacement:

• Loose or rattling engine cover trim — the panels or covers may not sit flush or may vibrate.
  
• Trim shifting under movement or at speed — cover panels may lift slightly or shift.
  
• Broken, cracked or missing catch / fastener — so the original clip no longer secures properly.
  
• Misalignment of panels due to one side no longer being held securely.
  
• Wear or plastic fatigue — the catch may have broken due to age, heat, or repeated removal.
  
  

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores firm, secure mounting of engine bay trim and cover panels — reduces rattles, vibration, and the risk of trim components coming loose.
  
• Maintains factory look and finish — using a correct satin black OEM catch ensures the trim matches the rest of the engine bay aesthetic.
  
• Protects trim edges and adjacent components — loose trim can rub on paint, hoses, wiring or other parts, causing wear or damage.
  
• Prevents further failure / damage to other catches — when one clip fails, others can become overloaded and break too.
  
• Because this is a small, inexpensive component, replacement is relatively simple but helps avoid bigger issues (lost trim, replacing panels, etc.).

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