TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-67. TOW WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)
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WARNING
The battery box on some HMMWV TOW carrier models M966,
M966A1, M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, or M1046A1 with
serial numbers 1 through 19,410 has cut through the TOW power
cable. A cut TOW power cable can cause a fire or battery explosion.
Inspect battery box (5) at comer where TOW wiring harness (2) exits battery box (5).
If the top edge of battery box (5) forms two “points” where the wiring harness (2) exits battery
box (5), (before), cut off the pointed comers and file round. Spot paint, if necessary (refer to
TM 43-0139). Battery box (5) should resemble (after) illustration when completed.
Install TOW wiring harness (2) on battery box (5) with two clamps (3), screws (4), and nut and
lockwasher assemblies (1).
NOTE
Cover chain is installed under lower right screw.
Install connector receptacle (7) and cover (15) on bracket (13) with four screws (16) and nut and
lockwasher assemblies (8).
Connect VPC cable (6) to connector receptacle (7).
NOTE
Perform steps 18 through 20 for vehicles with serial numbers
99,999 and below and step 17 for vehicles with serial numbers
100,000 and above.
Coil TOW wiring harness (2) and MGS power cable (10) around cable cleat (20).
Install TOW wiring harness (2) and MGS power cable (10) on “B” pillar (14) with two clamps (11),
screws (9), and nut and lockwasher assemblies (12).
Install TOW wiring harness (2) and MGS power cable (10) on support assembly (19) with clamp (17)
and nut and lockwasher assembly (18).
Coil TOW wiring harness (2) and MGS power cable (10) around cable stowage cleat (20).
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