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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004CELICA GT, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 440 (WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM)REPLACEMENTREPLACE TRANSMITTER (LITHIUM) BATTERY
2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard

Replace Transmitter (Lithium) Battery

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Replace Transmitter (Lithium) Battery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Special caution should be taken for handling each component as they are precision electronic components.
  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw and cover.
    NOTE: Do not pry out the cover forcibly.

    HINT:

    Push the cover with a finger as shown in the illustration, so that there becomes clearance, then pry out the cover from that clearance.

  2. Remove the transmitter.
    Fig 1: Pushing Cover With Finger
    G03377016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 screws and cover.
  4. Remove the battery (lithium battery).
    NOTE:
    • Do not push the terminals with a finger.
    • If prying up the battery (lithium battery) forcibly to remove, the terminals are deformed.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws And Cover
      G03377017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Install a battery (lithium battery) as shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Face the battery upward. Take care not to deform the terminals.
  6. Check that O-ring is not distorted or slipped off, and install the cover.
  7. Using a screwdriver, tighten the 2 screws.
    NOTE: When the shrews are tightened loosely, it might cause faulty contact of battery (lithium battery) and terminals.
  8. Assemble the transmitter to the key plate and the cover.
  9. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.
    Fig 3: Installing Battery
    G03377018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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