Any tips for Replacing a battery?

[Flakarter]

I have a "previously owned" 99' 996. I need to replace the battery. I checked the cells, and they were a little low, but nothing major. Then again, I'm not really sure where the fill mark is. There was a silver metal piece down inside, which dropped down from under the cap, and the water was below that piece in most cells.

Will most auto parts places have the correct type of battery, with the vent hose?

I read elsewhere to remove the negative cable first, then positive, and reverse that upon reinstallation.

Other than adjusting the windows and sunroof, and re-entering the radio code, anything else that needs to be done when a battery is replaced?

Also, where can I find the radio code? The manual did not come with the car.

Thanks. :D

Dean

[mdillian3690]

As for the radio code, I believe you need the dealer to retrieve that for you.

[Tool Pants]

Use a flashlight and you will see a finger in each cell. The acid level goes up to that finger.

The most common replacement is group size 48 that has a vent tube. Any decent battery place will have it. Interstate and Sears are popular. Mine came from AutoZone.

[Flakarter]

Any advice on how to "readjust" the sunroof after the battery has been disconnected. I looked in my manual, and searched for other posts, but nothing.

The sunroof is acting weird, and doesn't really close or open like it did before the battery was disconnected.

Thanks

Dean

[Loren]

Any advice on how to "readjust" the sunroof after the battery has been disconnected.  I looked in my manual, and searched for other posts, but nothing.

The sunroof is acting weird, and doesn't really close or open like it did before the battery was disconnected.

Thanks

Dean

Ahh... did you look in Tech Tips? ;)

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