TM 9-2320-361-20 4-48. BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS REPLACEMENT (Contd) During installation of battery terminals, make sure positive clamps are installed on positive posts (+) and negative clamps are installed on negative (-) posts. Failure to connect clamps to correct posts will reverse polarity of circuitry and may cause damage to rectifier diodes in alternator, vehicle wiring, and radios (if equipped). Do not use a hammer during installation of battery terminal. Spread battery terminal open, or damage to equipment may result. NOTE For general cleaning instructions, maintenance, and servicing of battery cables and clamps, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14. Apply a light coat of GAA grease to all battery terminals after installation. Wipe off excess grease. a. Ground Cable Disconnection 1. Open battery compartment door (7). 2. Loosen two thumbscrews (8) and clamps (11), and pull battery box (10) onto running board (9). 3. Remove nut (2), screw (4), and disconnect ground cable (1) from battery clamp (6). 4. Remove nut (3), screw (5), and clamp (6) from negative post (12). b. Ground Cable Connection 1. Install clamp (6) on negative post (12) with screw (5) and nut (3). 2. Install ground cable (1) on battery clamp (6) with screw (4) and nut (2). 4-73