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Installing Battery

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  1. Risk of contact with caustic fluid Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
    Fig 1: Installing Battery
    G09410302Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw. → Tightening torque: 17.5 ftlb. 
  3. Position the sheetmetal bracket and secure it with the fastening screw. → Tightening torque: 6 ftlb. 
  4. Insert the vent hose on the battery.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the two ends of the vent hose are routed and inserted correctly. 
  5. Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable -3-  , then the negative cable -2-  . → Tightening torque: 5 Nm 
    Fig 2: Inserting Vent Hose On Battery
    G09410303Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Replace the battery box cover carefully. The cover must be mounted properly.
    Fig 3: Removing Battery Box Cover Using Screwdriver
    G09410304Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Attach the four tension hooks on the battery case cover and close using the screwdriver.
    WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts
    • Danger of injury
    • Loss of torque

    → Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

    → Observe specified tightening torques.

    → Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

  8. Move the seat in its folded position towards the rear -Arrow A-  and then tip forward -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 4: Clipping Front Seat Trim
    G09410305Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Screw in fastening screws -1-  . → Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ftlb.) 
  10. Clip in front seat trim -C-  .

Carry out work instructions after disconnecting the battery. → WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS)