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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 242 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Transmitter Battery Replacement

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Transmitter Battery Replacement
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  1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter.
    Fig 1: Opening Transmitter Case
    G01344429Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery
  3. Install a new battery (CR2025) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole (+) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the battery.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmitter Battery
    G01344430Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.
    Fig 3: Closing Transmitter Case
    G01344431Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Battery specification 

Lithium CR2025 X 1 

NOTE:
  • The batteries will last about 2 years  when used 10 times  a day.
RENDER: 1.0x

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