TM 10-8145-222-23
0087
REPAIR
Replace Battery Cables
WARNING
Exercise caution when using tools on or around the battery. Remove rings, watches,
and other metallic objects that will conduct electricity. 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. Lower access door and remove any tie wraps securing battery cables (Figure 3, Item 1 and Item 2) together
between battery, terminal hookup on right side refrigeration unit frame, and engine starter.
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), with three wires, from battery (Figure 3,
Item 4).
7. Tag and disconnect four negative (-) terminal lugs (Figure 3, Item 6) from side of refrigeration unit frame by
removing one nut (Figure 3, Item 7) and washer (Figure 3, Item 8).
8. Remove bolt (Figure 3, Item 13) and clamp (Figure 3, Item 14).
9. Remove negative (-) battery cable (Figure 3, Item 1).
10. Tag and disconnect positive (+) terminal lug (Figure 3, Item 9) from engine starter (Figure 3, Item 10) by
removing one nut (Figure 3, Item 11) and washer (Figure 3, Item 12). Discard lock washer.
11. Remove positive (+) battery cable (Figure 3, Item 2).
