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Removing Battery

Information 

The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.

Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries. → Safety instructions for handling batteries 

  1. Open the turn-lock caps -A-  of the battery cover and take off the plastic lid.
    Fig 1: Turning Battery Cover Turn-Lock Caps
    G09819629Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
  2. First disconnect the negative then the positive leads from the battery.
  3. Pull the vent hose -C-  away from the battery.
  4. Unscrew the fastening screw for the battery mount -B-  and remove the battery mount.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery
    G09819630Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
  5. Risk of caustic burns! Remove battery from the battery box using the folding handles, without tilting it if at all possible.


Information 

The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.

Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries. → Safety instructions for handling batteries 

  1. Open the turn-lock caps -A-  of the battery cover and take off the plastic lid.
    Fig 1: Opening Turn-Lock Caps Of Battery Cover
    G09819633Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
  2. First disconnect the negative then the positive leads from the battery.
  3. Pull the vent hose -C-  away from the battery.
  4. Unscrew the fastening screw for the battery mount -B-  and remove the battery mount.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery
    G09819634Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

    Information 

    Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

    • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
    • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
    • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
  5. Risk of caustic burns! Remove battery from the battery box using the folding handles, without tilting it if at all possible.