TM 5-3810-306-20
BATTERY CABLE(S) REMOVAL
TOOLS: General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
SUPPLIES:
None
EQUIPMENT CONDITION:
None
REMOVAL:
1.
OPEN BATTERY BOX COMPARTMENT DOOR
(REFER TO TM 5-3810-306-10).
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames or other ignition
sources away at all times. Always
shield
eyes
when
working
near
batteries.
2.
REMOVE GROUND CABLE (3) GOING TO
CURRENT SHUNT (4).
a.
Remove capscrew (1). Disconnect battery cable
connector (2) at shunt (4) (inside left-rear carrier
frame).
b.
Remove nut (6) at battery terminal and remove
ground cable (3).
WARNING
Always
remove
negative
battery
cables at battery first. Positive
battery cables coming in contact with
any part of vehicle while negative
cable is connected to battery will
cause
sparking
and
possible
explosion of battery gases.
3.
REMOVE BATTERY CABLES, AS REQUIRED.
a.
Remove nuts (6) on each end of battery cable to
be removed and remove battery cable.
b.
Remove cables (7), (8) and (9) by removing
capscrew (10), nuts (11), lockwasher (12) and
flat washer (13). Discard lockwasher (12).
INSTALLATION:
WARNING
Always install positive battery cables
at component first. Positive battery
cables coming in contact with any
part of vehicle while negative cable is
connected
to
battery
will
cause
sparking and possible explosion of
battery gases.
1.
INSTALL BATTERY CABLES, AS REQUIRED.
a.
Position battery cables as shown and connect to
components and/or battery terminals with nuts
(6).
b.
Install cables (7), (8) and (9) with capscrew (10),
nuts (11) new lockwasher (12) and flatwasher
(13).
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