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Removing the main battery relay

NOTE: After the removal of the main battery relay and switching off using the inner/outer EMERGENCY STOP switch, the work instructions after disconnecting the battery must be observed. Refer to WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
  1. Remove the battery cover and the right cowl panel cover. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING COWL PANEL COVER .
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal of the battery and lower away from the battery terminal.
  3. Disconnect the 6-pin plug connection on the main battery relay by pressing on the locking lever and pulling the plug connection apart.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 6-Pin Plug Connection On The Main Battery Relay - GT2, As Of MY 2001
    G03091738Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lay the 6-pin plug under the right cowl panel cover and connect the plug to the 6-pin plug located under the right dome strut. Fasten the plug connection to the wiring harness with a tie wrap.
    Fig 2: Connecting Plug To 6-Pin Plug Under Right Dome Strut - GT2, As Of MY 2001
    G03091739Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Unscrew the hexagon-head bolt M 6 x 12 on the positive cable -2- at the positive battery terminal.
  6. Remove the ground cable -1-  from the relay (terminal 88) (in left-hand drive vehicles laid next to the battery). In right-hand drive vehicles, make sure that the battery is installed in the opposite manner from that shown in Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Identifying Ground Cable From The Relay - GT2, As Of MY 2001
    G03091740Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unscrew the ground cable from the relay (terminal 88a) to the bulkhead/body ground point and remove.
  8. Screw the battery ground cable fitted upon delivery to the bulkhead/body (tightening torque 20 N.m (15 ftlb.)).
  9. Unscrew the hexagon-head bolt M 8 x 16 designed for fastening the main battery relay holder and remove the main battery relay including holder, wiring and hexagon-head bolt from the vehicle.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable to the ground terminal of the battery and tighten the hexagon-head bolt with a tightening torque of 6 N.m (4.5 ftlb.).
  11. Fit the cowl panel cover and the battery cover.
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