Backup Battery

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

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the data communication module. <Ref. to DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE , REMOVAL, DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE.>
Remove the backup battery.
1. Remove the screws, and then remove the battery cover.
  Preparation tool:
  
  TOX® T10
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the backup battery.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Backup Battery Cover
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