What is this tube for

[Kit]

Just had a look at the battery in the boot, it a battery, nice one as well by Bosch.
Even found a meccano sized tool kit with tow hook, and a roll of duck tape in case the roof gets a hole, I guess.
Also found this tube in the picture anyone know what it is?[/ATTACH]

 

[hard top]

Battery gas release.

 

[t-tony]

There may be a hole in the end of the battery casing to plug the 90deg connector into. You may have to remove a cap first. The other end of the tube should be through the floor to vent the gasses outside the car.

Tony.

 

[Kit]

There may be a hole in the end of the battery casing to plug the 90deg connector into. You may have to remove a cap first. The other end of the tube should be through the floor to vent the gasses outside the car.

Tony.

Your both right thanks, just popped out to the Zed Den and sure enough a hole on the side of the battery. These Germans think of everythink

 

[hard top]

There may be a hole in the end of the battery casing to plug the 90deg connector into.

Is it just Bosch that have this?
Never seen it on any other car before I got the Z.

 

[t-tony]

Most up market makes have these vent pipes Mike. All cars where they have the battery sited in the boot or under one of the seats definitely need one.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

All cars where they have the battery sited in the boot

That makes sense, thought it was that at the time.
Good bit of kit Bosch, never had to get a new one in six years of ownership, let it run flat and just recharged it, no probs.
Worth the money.

 

[mwpe]

Is it just Bosch that have this?
Never seen it on any other car before I got the Z.

The OEM batteries have them and so does my Duracell.