Removing Wire Harness From Battery To Power Distributor (HSB)

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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: Static battery charge

Battery can explode
Electrical discharges

→ Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.

NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche .
The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed .
Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts .

Information

The battery is located in the battery case under the left front seat .
The vehicle must be supplied with external power at the jump lead starting points so that the seat can be moved even when the battery is completely discharged. → External power connection, jump lead starting

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 .

To remove the battery for the first time, cut the carpeted floor along the perforation using a carpet knife.
Open the tension hooks on the battery case cover using a screwdriver.
Remove the battery case cover.
Loosen fastening nut on positive terminal -2- of battery and pull line off the battery terminal.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Terminal Clamps
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Release electric plug connection on the battery sensor -a- and pull it off -A- .

Fig 2: Pulling Off Connector At Negative Terminal
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Unclip locking mechanism -A- and open the cover on the power distributor -1- (-B- ).

Fig 3: Opening Cover On Power Distributor
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Release electric plug connection -1- (-a- ) and pull it off -A- .

Fig 4: Removing Line From Power Distributor
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Screw off fastening nut -2- for B+ line.
Remove rubber sleeve -3- (-B- ) and then remove the B+ line.