06 Battery; Battery − Handling Notes - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

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Battery − handling notes
Removing and installing battery
Remove battery
Install battery
Visual inspection
Check acid level
Checking gravity of electrolyte
Open−circuit voltage measurement
Battery load test
Charging battery
Note
To prevent contact corrosion, only approved screws, nuts, discs etc. should be used. These elements
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have a special surface coating and must be stored separately.
The battery is one of the most important electrical components in the vehicle. Fault−free functioning of the
battery contributes greatly to customer satisfaction. To guarantee long and efficient operation, the battery must
be checked and maintained according the versions in this chapter.
Besides the start function, the battery also has the tasks of buffer and supplier of electrical energy for the
entire vehicle electrical system.
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Battery − handling notes
Note
Battery terminals should not be greased.
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• The battery terminal clamps should only be attached without force to prevent damage to the battery
housing.
The tightening torque for the battery clamps is 5 Nm (4 ftlb.).
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• If the battery is to be reconnected, proceed according to ' 9 work instructions after disconnecting the
battery .
• To guarantee that the battery does not leak, it is necessary that the original plug accompanying the
battery is screwed into the battery openings.
• In the case of loss or damage, only original plugs of the same design should be used.
• The plugs must be fitted with an o−ring seal.
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