TM 10-3930-664-24 2-80. BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT This task covers: Removal, Cleaning, Inspection, and Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools and Test Equipment: Materials / Parts: General Mechanics Tool Kit (1, App. E) Loctite 242 (20, App. C) A.  REMOVAL WARNING Batteries    produce    explosive    gases and    contain    acid    that    can    cause severe    burns.        To    avoid    serious injury,  keep  sparks   and   flame   away from    batteries.        Avoid    electrolyte contact with skin, eyes or clothing.  If electrolyte spills, take immediate action to stop burning effects. 1. REMOVE BATTERY BOX LID (1) BY TURNING LID LATCHES (2). 2. TAG   AND   DISCONNECT   BATTERY   CABLES (3, 4, 5) FROM BATTERIES. a. Remove   ground   cable   (3,   BLACK)   from negative    battery    terminal    by    loosening cable lug nut. b. Remove    positive    cable    (4,    RED)    from positive     battery     terminal     by     loosening cable  lug  nut.    Leave  additional  electrical wire installed. c. Remove crossover cable (5) from positive and negative battery terminals by loosening cable lug nuts. 2-227