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Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: Service and Repair

TRANSMITTER BATTERY

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE TRANSMITTER BATTERY




a. Remove the cover.




b. Using a coin, or other flat object, pry open the transmitter cover.
c. 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




a. Install a new battery (lithium battery) with the positive (+) side up 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 terminals of the transmitter battery during installation.
- Be careful that dust and oil do not come into contact with the transmitter case.

b. Install the cover.

NOTE: If the screws are loose, it may cause faulty contact between the battery (lithium battery) and the terminals.