Replacement [08/2014 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE TRANSMITTER BATTERY (for Standard) NOTE:
Take extra care when handling these precision electronic components.
- Push and hold the release knob in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration. Then take the mechanical key out of the case.
- for Type A:
- Insert a precision screwdriver into the gap, and turn the screwdriver to detach the cover.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Protective Tape HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Insert a screwdriver into the gap and remove the battery (lithium battery: CR1632).TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Protective Tape NOTE:- Do not push the terminals with your finger.
- Do not forcibly pry up the battery. The terminals may be damaged.
- Do not touch the battery with wet hands. Water may cause rust.
- Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter. It may interfere with proper operation.
- To prevent the transmitter from being damaged, be sure to touch a grounded metal surface with your bare hands to discharge any static electricity before replacing the transmitter battery.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Insert a precision screwdriver into the gap, and turn the screwdriver to detach the cover.
- for Type B:
- Disengage the claw and remove the slide transmitter housing cover as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the battery cover with 4 screws.
- Insert a screwdriver into the gap and remove the battery (lithium battery: CR1632).NOTE:
- Do not push the terminals with your finger.
- Do not forcibly pry up the battery. The terminals may be damaged.
- Do not touch the battery with wet hands. Water may cause rust.
- Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter. It may interfere with proper operation.
- To prevent the transmitter from being damaged, be sure to touch a grounded metal surface with your bare hands to discharge any static electricity before replacing the transmitter battery.
- Disengage the claw and remove the slide transmitter housing cover as shown in the illustration.
- Push and hold the release knob in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration. Then take the mechanical key out of the case.
- REMOVE TRANSMITTER (CARD KEY) BATTERY (for Card Type)
- Lightly hold and pull the transmitter cover out in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration.NOTE:
Do not insert a screwdriver etc. between the case and transmitter cover and forcefully bend the transmitter cover. This will deform the transmitter cover.
HINT:
- If the transmitter cover is held too firmly, it becomes harder to pull out.
- If the transmitter cover is slippery and it is difficult to pull out, use non-slip gloves to pull the cover out.
- Remove the transmitter (card key) battery (lithium battery: CR2412).
- Lightly hold and pull the transmitter cover out in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration.
- INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERY (for Standard)
- for Type A:
- Install a new battery (lithium battery: CR1632) with the positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
- Be sure that the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side of the transmitter battery are matched correctly.
- Be careful not to bend the electrodes while installing the battery.
- Keep the interior of the transmitter case free of dust, water and oil.
- To prevent the transmitter from being damaged, be sure to touch a grounded metal surface with your bare hands to discharge any static electricity before replacing the transmitter battery.
- Install the cover by pressing down on it as shown in the illustration.
- Install a new battery (lithium battery: CR1632) with the positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the illustration.
- for Type B:
- Install a new battery (lithium battery: CR1632) with the positive (+) side facing upward, as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
- Do not bend the electrodes while installing the battery.
- Keep the interior of the transmitter case free of dust, water and oil.
- To prevent the transmitter from being damaged, be sure to touch a grounded metal surface with your bare hands to discharge any static electricity before replacing the transmitter battery.
- Install the battery cover with the 4 screws.
- Engage the claw to install the slide transmitter housing cover as shown in the illustration.
- Install a new battery (lithium battery: CR1632) with the positive (+) side facing upward, as shown in the illustration.
- Insert the mechanical key into the transmitter.
- for Type A:
- INSTALL TRANSMITTER (CARD KEY) BATTERY (for Card Type)
- Push in and install a new transmitter battery (lithium battery: 2412) while being careful of the following: 1) the orientation of the battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals; and 2) being sure to insert the battery between the 2 terminals and deep into the card, in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration.NOTE:
- Insert the battery so that its positive (+) side is facing the LEXUS mark.
- Do not deform the terminals.
- If the terminals are dirty, wipe the terminals with a soft cloth before installing the battery.
HINT:
Check if the card terminals are damaged or if the card interior has foreign matter.
- Install the transmitter cover so that it clips onto the case.NOTE:
- Push on the transmitter cover until its attachment hooks attach securely.
- When the transmitter cover is removed and installed many times, be careful as the cover may become loose.
- Push in and install a new transmitter battery (lithium battery: 2412) while being careful of the following: 1) the orientation of the battery positive (+) and negative (-) terminals; and 2) being sure to insert the battery between the 2 terminals and deep into the card, in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration.