TM 10-8145-222-23
0086
REPAIR
Replace Battery Cables
WARNING
Exercise caution when using tools on or around the battery. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious burn injuries or death.
1. Remove seven screws (Figure 2, Item 1), lock washers (Figure 2, Item 2), and washers (Figure 2, Item 3)
securing access cover (Figure 2, Item 4) to right-side panel (Figure 2, Item 5). Discard lock washers.
2. Remove access cover (Figure 2, Item 4).
3. Remove battery box cover (WP 0053, Remove).
Figure 2. Access Cover.
4. Remove any tie wraps securing battery cables (Figure 3, Item 1 and Item 2) together between battery and
terminal hookup on right side refrigeration unit frame.
5. Tag and disconnect battery negative (-) terminal (Figure 3, Item 3) from battery (Figure 3, Item 4).
6. Tag and disconnect battery positive (+) terminal (Figure 3, Item 5) from battery (Figure 3, Item 4).
7. Tag and disconnect negative (-) terminal lugs (Figure 3, Item 6) from side of refrigeration unit frame by
removing one nut (Figure 3, Item 8) and washer (Figure 3, Item 9).
8. Remove negative (-) battery cable (Figure 3, Item 1).
9. Tag and disconnect positive (+) terminal lug (Figure 3, Item 7) from side of refrigeration unit frame by removing
one nut (Figure 3, Item 10) and washer (Figure 3, Item 11). Discard lock washer.
10. Remove positive (+) battery cable (Figure 3, Item 2).
11. Install replacement positive (+) battery cable (Figure 3, Item 2) and secure positive (+) battery terminal lug
(Figure 3, Item 7) to refrigeration unit frame using one washer (Figure 3, Item 11) and nut (Figure 3, Item 10).
