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Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Transmitter Battery(w/ Smart Key System)

Replacement

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Take extra care when handling these precision electronic components.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE TRANSMITTER BATTERY

(a) Push the release hook knob and extract the mechanical key as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*a

Release Hook Knob

(b) Insert a precision screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape into the gap, and turn the screwdriver to remove the transmitter housing cover.

Text in Illustration

*a

Protective Tape

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the transmitter battery.

Text in Illustration

*a

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

  • Do not push the terminals with your finger.
  • Do not forcibly pry up the transmitter battery. The terminals may be damaged.
  • Do not touch the transmitter battery with wet hands. Water may cause rust.
  • Do not touch or move any components inside the electrical transmitter. It may interfere with proper operation.
  • When replacing the transmitter battery, before starting work, remove static electricity that has built up in the body by touching, for example, the vehicle to prevent the electrical transmitter from being damaged.

2. INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERY

(a) Install a new transmitter battery with the positive (+) side facing upward, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

  • Do not bend the transmitter battery electrode during insertion.
  • Keep the transmitter cover interior free of dust and oil.
  • When replacing the transmitter battery, before starting work, remove static electricity that has built up in the body by touching, for example, the vehicle to prevent the electrical transmitter from being damaged.

(b) Install the transmitter housing cover by pressing down on it as shown in the illustration.

(c) Insert the mechanical key as shown in the illustration.

(d) Press one of the transmitter switches and check that the LED illuminates.

OK:

Transmitter LED illuminates when switch is pressed.

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