TM 5-3825-230-14&P
4-73. BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
Tags, identification, item 35, Appendix E
NOTE
• Refer to Appendix H for electrical
schematic.
• Tag all clamps prior to removal to aid
in installation.
a. Removal
(1)
Remove strap (1) and battery box cover (2).
WARNING
• Do not wear watches, rings, or other
jewelry which could short out battery
terminals while servicing batteries. Do
not smoke or use open flame around
batteries. Batteries may explode from
a spark. Battery acid is harmful to skin
and eyes.
• Always
remove
negative
(ground)
cable on right (muffler) side first, or
injury to personnel may occur.
(2)
Loosen nut (3) on negative clamp (4) using a
1/2 in. open end wrench.
(3)
Tag and remove negative clamp (4) from
negative post (5) using battery clamp puller.
(4)
Loosen nut (6) on positive battery clamp (7) using a 1/2 in. open end wrench.
(5)
Tag and remove clamp (7) from positive post (8) using a battery clamp puller.
(6)
Repeat steps (1) through (5) for left side battery.
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