Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
● Flathead screwdriver ● Small flathead screwdriver ● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery
► Vehicles without a smart key system 1 Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
To prevent the buttons from being disassembled, face the button surface downward.
2 Remove the module.
3 Open the case cover using a coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted battery using a small flathead screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.
► Vehicles with a smart key system
1 Take out the mechanical key.
2 Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
3 Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check operation of stop light
Check if the stop lights go on and off normally when the brake pedal is
depressed and released.
2 Inspect stop light switch assy
Check the resistance between the terminals when the
switch is turned on and off.
Standard:
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Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(rh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat outer belt assy rh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensioner ...
Replacement
Hint:
installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is
indicated only when it has a point.
1. Remove rear door opening trim rh
2. Remove rear door opening trim lh
3. Remove rear seat cushion assembly ( or 72–8)
4. Remove rear seat back assy (fixed type rear seat)
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