TM 5-3740-218-13&P
BATTERY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
Removal
Installation
A.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Equipment:
General Safety Instructions:
Tool Kit, 5180-00-177-7033
WARNING
All electrical switches must be OFF before disconnecting or
connecting battery cables. Shorting or arcing could cause
serious burns.
Battery electrolyte is an acid, and is highly corrosive.
Wear rubber gloves, face shield, and apron. Do not spill
on clothing, skin, or PDU. Wash exposed areas with water.
Seek medical assistance. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
B.
REMOVAL
WARNING
All electrical switches must be OFF before disconnecting battery cables. Shorting
or arcing could cause serious burns.
Battery electrolyte is an acid, and is highly corrosive. Wear rubber gloves, face
shield, and apron. Do not spill on clothing, skin, or PDU. Wash exposed areas
with water. Seek medical assistance. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
(1)
Remove two wing nuts (1) and two washers (2) from battery cover weldment (3). Remove cover weldment.
(2)
Disconnect two battery cables (4) from battery (5) by removing two locknuts (6).
(3)
Remove four jam nuts (7), two insulator washers (8), and two flat washers (9) from two holddown bolts (10).
(4)
Remove holddown crossbar (11) and two holddown bolts (10). Remove battery (5) from battery pad (12).