Removing Battery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
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.
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
Switch off all loads and remove ignition key.
Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries. → Warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries
Information
- Move front left seat back and up as far as possible. Move backrest fully forward.
- Detach front seat trim towards the front -Arrow A- .
- Fold the carpet sections forward and remove the two fastening screws -1- .
- Fold the seat back as far as possible -Arrow B- . With the seat in its folded position, move the seat forward again using the fore-and-aft adjustment -Arrow C- .
- Open the four tension hooks on the battery case cover using a screwdriver.
- Remove the battery case cover and air duct.
- Risk of short circuit! First connect the negative cable -2- , then the positive -3- .
- Unscrew the fastening screw on the sheetmetal bracket and remove the sheetmetal bracket.
- Unscrew the screw on the battery mount and remove the battery mount.
- Pull off the vent hose on the battery.