1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 83

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmittershould last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work at thenormal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, it's probably time tochange the battery. To replace the battery: NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch anyof the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. Use one Panasonic@ three volt, type CR2032, or equivalent battery. Your transmitter housing snaps apartfor ease in battery replacement. 1. Insert a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top. , 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one, making sure the positive side(+) side of the battery is facing down. 3. Snap the top and bottom together. 4. Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle. If the transmitter doesnot work, try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver.