Battery Tray Seal. Porsche 986 Boxster / 987 Cayman / 996 / 997 Carrera 1997–12 › 99650462200

The Porsche Battery Tray Seal is a separate gasket used with the battery carrier plate on selected 986 Boxster, 987 Cayman and 996/997 Carrera models. It provides the seal at the carrier plate within the front battery assembly.

Fits:

• Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997–08/01
• Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01–2005
• Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005–08
• Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005–08
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997–99
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999–02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999–02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003–04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003–04
• Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2 3.6L 2009–12
• Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2S 3.8L 2009–12
• Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006–08
• Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005–08

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

What Is This Part?
This is the gasket associated with the battery carrier plate, also described as the seal for the battery tray. It forms part of the battery installation alongside the carrier plate, battery rail and associated fixings. Its role is to seal the carrier-plate interface, while the mounting components retain the battery assembly. The gasket can be renewed separately when its condition makes it unsuitable for refitting.

What Does This Part Do?

• Seals the carrier plate: Provides the gasket at the battery tray installation.
• Completes the assembly: Works with the carrier plate as part of the original battery mounting arrangement.
• Allows separate seal renewal: Enables a damaged gasket to be replaced when the surrounding components remain serviceable.

Why Replace This Part?
A torn, hardened or permanently compressed gasket may no longer seat properly at the carrier plate. Replacement is appropriate when inspection identifies deterioration that prevents the existing seal from being reused correctly.

Inspect the gasket whenever the carrier plate is removed, rather than assuming removal alone makes replacement necessary. While access is available, check the plate, battery rail and fixings for damage or corrosion. Any deterioration of the mating surfaces should also be addressed, as fitting a new gasket does not repair a damaged plate.

When to Replace This Part?

• Visible damage: Tears, splits or missing sections in the gasket.
• Loss of shape: Permanent flattening or distortion that prevents correct seating.
• Age-related deterioration: Hardening or crumbling found during inspection.
• Damage during removal: The seal is pulled apart or damaged when the carrier plate is lifted.
• Unsuitable for refitting: The gasket cannot be positioned correctly after checking and cleaning the mating surfaces.

Where Is This Part Fitted?
Location: At the battery carrier plate within the front battery assembly. It is fitted at the carrier-plate sealing interface, close to the battery mounting components.

Product Summary

• Product: Battery tray / carrier plate seal.
• Brand: Porsche.
• Part number: 99650462200.
• Fitting location: Front battery assembly, at the carrier plate.
• Purpose: Provides the seal for the battery carrier-plate installation.