993 Battery Replacement Procedure.

[Solarized]

Well after sitting for almost 3 weeks while the scuttle repair was carried out my battery has understandably chucked it and needs to be re-charged.

Should be easy enough - even for me - so I disconnect the terminals and attempt to lift out the battery but it won't budge. My lock up currently has no power and is very cramped so I couldn't really see what I was doing and gaining access was very awkward.

Am I missing something obvious here? It dawned on me that I may need to remove the spare wheel first so I un did the bracket holding it in place but that didn't want to move either!

It was at this stage ( coupled with a stressful day at work ) that I realised it was best to leave it alone and come home and drink lots of red wine instead!

Thoughts anyone? Cheers!

[Pickled Piper]

There is normally a clamp near the base of the battery. You need to loosen or unbolt this.

Good luck.

pp

[Solarized]

Thanks Pickled that makes sense as my old 3.2 had a clamp.

I suspected this but I couldn't see nor feel anything!

[graemel]

Pretty much exactly the same as your old 3.2

[Solarized]

Cheers graemel I'll tackle it again tomorrow armed with a torch and renewed sense of optimism ( and quite possibly a hangover! )

[clockworks]

Is it the same as a 964? I had to remove the spare wheel, undo the clamp holding the battery, and also remove the plastic trim (couldn't remove the terminal at the front of the car with the trim in place).

[Solarized]

Yes clockworks I suspect it's the same for the 993.

The spare wheel sits very tight im its space and I wondered if I'd need to remove some plastic trim to get the wheel out.

Incidentally I might just remove the spare wheel and carry some tyre weld instead. Could save a little weight there I guess.

[clockworks]

Probably not a good idea to leave out the space-saver.
When I picked up my 964 (from Adrian Crawford), I was told that the spare was part of the crash structure, and should be left in place.

[Solarized]

Well it was much easier to do once I could see what I was doing.

Spare wheel out and clamp undone. The battery could then be easily removed.

Battery back in car now and all is well!!

[Wozy68]

clockworks said:

Probably not a good idea to leave out the space-saver.
When I picked up my 964 (from Adrian Crawford), I was told that the spare was part of the crash structure, and should be left in place.

Yup. Keep the spare in, not sure about the 964 (but if Adrian states its important, then I'm pretty sure it is) but the 993 was def designed for crash purposes to have the spare wheel installed at all times to help with crumple zone protection etc