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Transmitter Battery: Replacement

  1. REMOVE TRANSMITTER BATTERY 
    1. Remove the cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cover
      G05270513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a coin, or other flat object, pry open the transmitter cover.
      Fig 2: Prying Open Transmitter Cover With Coin
      G05270514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the transmitter battery (lithium battery).
      NOTE:
      • Do not push the terminals with your finger.
      • Forcibly prying up the battery (lithium battery) to remove it will deform the terminals.
      • Do not touch the battery with wet hands. Water may cause rust.
      • Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter because handling the components may interfere with proper operation of the transmitter.
  2. INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERY 
    1. Install a new battery (lithium battery) with the positive (+) side up.
      Fig 3: Installing Transmitter Battery (Lithium Battery)
      G05270515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure that the positive side and the negative side of the transmitter battery are matched correctly.
      • Be careful not to bend the terminals of the transmitter battery during installation.
      • Be careful that dust and oil do not come into contact with the transmitter case.
    2. Install the cover.
      NOTE: If the screws are loose, it may cause faulty contact between the battery (lithium battery) and the terminals.