Battery check Porsche Boxster 1999 - 2009 | Haynes Manuals

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Locate the battery. It's accessed from the front boot

Open the battery cover - undo the two clips

Place the battery cover to one side

Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight

Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short it on the bodywork

Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer

The battery retaining clamp position

To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight because you may damage the battery casing

Replace the battery cover

Porsche Boxster