Step-by-Step Guide: Porsche Cayenne Battery Location Replacement (2011-2018 Models) 958.1 958.2
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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🔋 Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on how to replace the battery in your Porsche Cayenne, covering models from 2011 to 2018 (including the 958.2 variant). Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a first-timer, this video is your go-to guide for a smooth and successful battery replacement.
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Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purposes only. We recommend consulting with a professional mechanic for any concerns. The creators are not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from following this guide.
That space under the hood is only available on 3.6L version like yours.
It's not there for the 3L Diesel or 4.8L V8 variants. Under the seat placement extends life of the battery due to no heat. As well as lowering it into the floor improves vehicle gravity weight distribution. Audi and VW put their batteries in exactly the same spot.
Great video, helped me to remove the plastic without breaking it.
Glad that it was helpful. Thank you.
great comment. i was about to say the same.
Would the battery linked work for a 2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6 V6?
Yes. It should.
I'm also replacing my 2017 porsche cayenne gts battery a day before christmas, so thanks for this video lol
@@ElyciusM glad it helped. :)
God bless you. Made a crazy difficult project easy. Down to ordering the M10 bit
@@BunionFree thank you so much.
I wish you had gone to the local parts store and asked them to check your battery and replace it as advertised! :)
Lmao. I have tried that before with the Bentley. They have a list of cars that are not under that program. SMH. Lol
10 degrees f here, and after an appointment my car wouldn't start, of course, and my battery jumper, that was charged and in the vehicle for just this sort of thing happening didn't get it going, of course... Murphy and his Laws.... Luckily my best friend works at NAPA so I have an Optima Yellowtop DH7 arriving tomorrow. Thanks for the how to video. He is even going to loan me a M10 socket :) But I did order a set from Amazon just to have them in the future.
when i did mine i went down to the local machine shop where they make bolts and screws and replaced the dreaded triple spline bolts with regular metric bolt heads since that seat because of battery placement may come out again, had a similar problems with my Audi S4 bolt replacement on the front radiator support on the front bumper attachment and Audi claims because of age of car the had to back order bolts that where too expensive, and by the way the Porsche battery in the car is a standard Volkswagen product costing way cheaper than going to Porsche for, and my Porsche mechanic states as long as that replacement battery specs out you can use any after market battery
@@kgb7765 great info. Thank you so much.
It's actually the best place for a battery.
Why is that?
@@JohnEngel Aside from the added complexity of replacing it, it removes the center of gravity significantly. That among a few other reasons is why you can drift with a Cayenne, but if you do the same with a 4Runner you will roll the vehicle. With every new iteration of the Cayenne Porsche moved weight around, replaced metal with alloys etc. If I remember correctly by about 400lbs between the 958 and the 955/957. Moving an almost 70lbs battery 20" lower and towards the center of the vehicle is very significant and adds to the safety of the vehicle. Then, the battery is much more protected from the elements under the seat. When I replaced mine the old one looked brand new. This is why you see lots of people report batteries in a Cayenne lasting 9 or 10 years. So the pain of replacing it really is negated by the longevity. You could argue that it makes it more environmentally friendly as a result.
To summarize: Improved safety due to lower center of gravity and improved driving dynamics and more reliable and longer lasting battery for the user.
I think the much higher safety is a reason alone why it is a great location.
@@sunsetrider45 I have to say, this is the best worded response I have ever had. I am now leaning toward your side. My battery was a 9 year original and did look like new. I’m not drifting this car but having the lower center of gravity does mean it won’t flip as easy easy. Thank you so much for the detailed response and well articulated answer.
And how do you change the auxillary battery?
@@AmyWilliams1914 I have not don’t that yet.
Did you register the new battery with the vehicle?
@@fastfreddy2095 I tried. Lol. 😆
@JohnEngel It's very easy to do with the scan tool.
All that extra space on the passenger side of the engine bay is used in different variants of the Cayenne engines. My diesel take up that space with the air filter and some other stuff. But remember there’s a turbo v8 that has to be crammed in there too!
Did you connect additional charger to avoid computer failure during batteries changing
I did not. I just undid the one and installed the new one.
@@JohnEngel thank you 👍. As I understand everything is ok after changing .
@@alsul3315 I had no issues at all.
@@JohnEngel thank my friend 🤝
It’s not necessarily to remove the three cables.
@@LuckyNikitaBoba great info. Thank you.
What kind of sadistic engineer thought this was a good idea for a battery location
I’m about to change the one in my manual 958 looks like the most annoying battery change I’ll ever have done lol
@@WZ16A so true.
Ok dude dont forget about v8 turbo its no space left under the hood, second, battery inside the cabin out of the elements its the best place for.
@@williamdocarmo557 yeah dude, could have still put it in a better place. Lol. 😂
Great Video, as to the placement, unfortunately it's a "good choice" from an engineering pov... but they definitely could have used standard bolts and given reasonable clearance for normal tools. Good ol' germans for ya.... Porsche is really pay to play. Even the base models come with pricey gotchas. Learning to do this yourself is worth the $50 bucks in tools you'll only need once every few years. I also never waste my money on a new or oem battery. i got a reman from parts geek 2 years ago for less than 200 with a 3 year warranty for 19 bucks and it's still good. Stealership wanted 1200 all in to do the whole job... get lost!!!!
Perfectly stated. Thank you.