Installing Battery

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Make sure that the vent hose is in good condition. If the hose is deformed or damaged, replace it.

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.

Risk of caustic burns! Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw -B- . → M8: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Fig 1: Installing Battery
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Insert the vent hose for the battery.
Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable, then the negative cable to the battery. → M6: 5 Nm
Position the battery cover and secure using the two twist locks -A- . → Installing Battery Cover

Fig 2: Positioning Battery Cover
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Make sure that the vent hose is in good condition. If the hose is deformed or damaged, replace it.

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.

Risk of caustic burns! Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw -B- . → M8: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Fig 1: Positioning Battery Mount
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Insert the vent hose for the battery.
Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable, then the negative cable to the battery. → M6: 5 Nm
Position the battery cover and secure using the two twist locks -A- . → Installing Battery Cover

Fig 2: Positioning Battery Cover
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.