TRANSMITTER BATTERY (w/o Smart Key System): Replacement: Replacement

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NOTE:

Take extra care when handling these precision electronic components.

REMOVE TRANSMITTER HOUSING COVER
1. Twist a screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in the illustration and remove the transmitter housing cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Transmitter Housing Cover
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Do not forcibly pry open the cover.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
REMOVE DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER MODULE
1. Using a precision screwdriver, remove the door control transmitter module.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Door Control Transmitter Module
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
REMOVE TRANSMITTER BATTERY
1. Twist a coin in the direction of the arrow in the illustration and remove the transmitter battery cover.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transmitter Battery's Cover
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the battery (lithium battery: CR2016).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Battery
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - Do not push the terminals with your finger.
  - Do not forcibly pry up the battery. The terminals may become damaged.
  - Do not touch the battery with wet hands. Water may cause rust.
  - Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter. The transmitter may cease to work.
INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERY
1. Install a new battery (lithium battery: CR2016) with the positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Battery Position For Installation
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to bend the transmitter battery electrode during insertion.
  - Keep the transmitter cover interior free of dust and oil.
2. Install the cover.
INSTALL DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER MODULE
1. Install the door control transmitter module.
INSTALL TRANSMITTER HOUSING COVER
1. Install the transmitter housing cover to the transmitter housing case.
2. Check that the transmitter LED illuminates 3 times when a switch is pressed 3 times.