How to replace smartkey battery?
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06 CLS500, 05 Range Rover, 00 Landcruiser
How to replace smartkey battery?
Might seem a dumb question but since its my first time replacing these, I can't figure out how to open the smartkey.
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'71 Pinto
Originally Posted by hcden
I can't figure out how to open the smartkey.
Image 1:
1 Emergency key element
2 Battery tray
- Pull out emergency key element
- Insert emergency key element into the opening in the key and push in the direction of the arrow
- Battery tray is released
- Pull battery tray out of the key in the direction of the arrow
Image2:
3 Battery
4 Emergency key element
- Pry old batteries out of the battery tray using emergency key element
- Insert the new batteries underneath contact spring with the positive terminal facing upwards
- Push the battery tray back into the key housing until the battery tray engages
- When inserting the batteries, make sure that they are clean and lint-free
- Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle
Last edited by konigstiger; Mar 9, 2007 at 03:32 PM.
