Intelligent Key Battery Replacement And Battery Discharge Indicator Reset (ITB09-059)

Publication date: 2009-10-28
Reference number: ITB09-059

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR RESET

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): ITB09-059, Date of Issue: October 28, 2009

INFINITI:	Vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Key type shown below.
CLASSIFICATION:	EL09-043
APPLIED VEHICLES:	Vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Key type shown below.

The Intelligent Key is the type that has a notch on each side.
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The battery in the Intelligent Key needs to be replaced for any reason.

Fig 1: Proper Location to Insert Tool

Open the Intelligent Key as described in the Service Procedure, and replace the battery.
Confirm the battery discharge indicator has reset/is not illuminated in the dot matrix display.
NOTE:
- DO NOT insert a tool into the notches of the Intelligent Key to pry it open, as this may damage the printed circuit board (PCB).
- The battery is a maintenance item and is not warrantable.

Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
Place a piece of tape on the end of a small flathead screwdriver.
Insert the screwdriver into either of the slots shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Cover Slots
Turn the screwdriver until the two cover pieces separate (see Fig 3).
Replace the battery.
- Make sure the + side of the battery faces the bottom cover piece.
  
  Fig 3: Case Halves Separating
Reattach the two cover pieces by pushing them together.
Turn on the vehicle and confirm the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator is not illuminated in the dot matrix display.
If the indicator is still illuminated:
1. Turn off and exit the vehicle, making sure to close the door.
2. Re-enter the vehicle and turn it on. The indicator should be off.