Remote Transmitter Disassembly/Assembly: Disassembly

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Press the knob on the remote transmitter and pull the auxiliary key out.

Fig 1: Pressing Knob On Remote Transmitter
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the notch on the remote transmitter and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach tabs A from the remote transmitter.

Fig 2: Detaching Tabs From Remote Transmitter
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the remote transmitter and the cover and slide it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Between Remote Transmitter And Cover
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Turn the screwdriver in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach tabs B of the cover from the remote transmitter.
Remove the cover.
Remove the cap and the battery from the remote transmitter.

Fig 4: Identifying Remote Transmitter Cap And Battery
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