TM 9-2320-289-20
4-38.
BATTERY CABLE MAINTENANCE (Cont).
5.
Slide back cover (23) from clamp (22) of positive cable (11). Loosen nut (21) and disconnect
positive cable from rear battery (19) positive (+) terminal. Rotate cover to underside of clamp.
6.
Remove grommets (28) from any disconnected battery cable.
b.
INSPECTION AND CLEANING
1.
See TM 9-6140-200-14.
c.
CABLE REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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NOTE
If removing negative cable (3), perform steps 1-5.
If removing connector cable (9), perform steps 3, 6, and 7.
If removing positive cable (11), perform step 9.
Battery cables may be pulled through clips (5 and 13) and retainers (10
and 16), without removing clips or retainers. Remove as required.
Remove front battery hold-down bracket. (See paragraph 4-39)
Remove bolt (2), starwasher, and washer (1). Remove battery ground (25) and frame ground
lead, and position clear of battery terminals.
Remove bolt (12) and clip (13) from negative cable (3), connector cable (9), and 2 slave
receptacle cables (24). Remove retaining nut (14) as required.
NOTE
Tag terminal stud for installation.
Remove nut and Iockwasher from lower accessory wiring terminal board (15) stud and
disconnect negative cable (3). Discard Iockwasher.
Remove retainer (10) from negative cable (3), starter lead (20), and 2 slave receptacle cables
(24). Remove 2 locknuts (6), clips (5), screws (8), and washers (7) from negative cable,
starter lead, and slave receptacle cables. Remove negative cable. Discard locknuts.
NOTE
Tag leads for installation.
Remove nuts (18), leads, and connector cable (9) from engine
Remove 3 retainers (16) from connector cable (9) as required.
wiring harness block (17).
Remove connector cable.
Remove nut and Iockwasher from upper accessory wiring terminal board (15) stud and
disconnect positive cable (11). Remove positive cable. Discard Iockwasher.