Toyota RAV4 Key Fob Battery
Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob
remote control for a 4th generation 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 SUV with photos.
2013 RAV4 Key Fob |
Notch On Bottom Left Corner |
Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and possibly
also the refreshed 2017 model year) Toyota RAV4 in changing the
battery in the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Matrix, Prius, Camry, Corolla, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2016 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, GE, Sony, Duracell, Maxell and Energizer. The only tool needed to access and change the battery is a small flat head screwdriver. |
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Back Cover Removed |
Remove Remote Unit |
Pry Apart Remote Unit |
Locate the small
notch on the bottom left corner of the key fob.
Insert a small flathead screwdriver in to the notch and gently pry apart the two halves of the fob. If necessary, you may also use a coin, butter knife or a nail file. Pull the remote control unit out of the fob housing. Carefully pry off the black plastic rear cover on the remote control unit with the small flathead screwdriver. |
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Remote Control Opened |
Push Out Old Battery |
Panasonic CR2016 3V |
Gently push the old
battery out of the socket with your fingernail or carefully use the small
flathead screwdriver. If you use the screwdriver, try to avoid scratching the green plastic circuit board or bending the metal electrical contacts. The OEM battery in the fob for this 2013 RAV4 was a Panasonic CR2016 3 volt coin cell. |
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Empty Battery Socket |
Slide In New CR2016 |
"+" Side Facing Up |
Push a new # CR2016 coin cell battery in to the holder with the "+" positive side facing up towards you. | ||
Snap Together Remote |
Line Up Remote & Fob |
Remote In Front of Fob |
Line up the rear
cover of the remote control unit and gently snap it back in to place. Re-insert the remote control housing in to the front half of the key fob / ignition key assembly. |
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Snap Together Key Fob |
Key Fob Re-Assembled |
Test New Key Fob Battery |
Push the rear cover
of the key fob back in to place.
Make sure that the two halves of the key fob are flush together at every edge. To test the new key fob battery, stand near your RAV4 and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" keys. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing. For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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