Backup Battery

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the data communication module. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT>Data Communication Module>REMOVAL>DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE .
Remove the backup battery.
1. Remove the screws, and then remove the battery cover.
  Preparation tool:
  
  TORX® T10
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the backup battery.

Fig 1: Locating Battery Cover Screw

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