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Remote Foldable Vehicle Key Battery

Removing 

-- Insert screwdriver in the slot between radio-frequency unit -1- and key -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery For Key With Radio-Frequency Remote Control (Foldable)
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-- Rotate screwdriver in -direction of arrow- and detach radio frequency unit from key.

-- Press radio frequency unit -1- apart with key bit on key -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Radio-Frequency Unit Pressed Apart Using Key Bit Of Key
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-- Use a screwdriver to unclip battery -1- out of holders -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery For Folding Remote Control Key
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Installation 

NOTE:

Before installing the battery, one of the buttons must be pushed.

The radio remote container is reset and only recognize a new battery.

Keep the correct polarity and position when installing the batteries.

Fig 4: Identifying Battery For Folding Remote Control Key
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-- Place battery -1- in radio-frequency unit -2- with positive terminal downward (positive terminal is marked in housing).

-- Press the battery lightly to secure it in the radio frequency unit.

-- Install the cover on the radio frequency unit without damaging the seal.

-- Then lock radio-frequency unit with key.