The mechanical key works on both the glove box and the doors. There is a keyhole in the door handle. From the manual: "If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (→P. 625)"
For the record, I was able to start the engine, close the door, and use the pop-out key from the fob to manually lock the door on my 2013 LE. And the engine continued to run.
It would appear to be universal. I poked around and found the following change log. Going to try it on my 2013 LE and hope it resolves the annoying BT and iPod autoplay issue.
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Here are the changes and fixes.
2012 model year...
I loosened the XREAS pump and then tightened it back down after installation. Wasn't enough play in the line for me otherwise. Passenger side pump was a bear to get to as I recall.
I got this to work on my 2013 by following the instructions on Toyota's youtube video (~1:38 mark)
2010 Toyota 4Runner: Smart Key - YouTube
Basically press and hold all three buttons on the remote for 5 seconds. Hope it works for you too.
Here are pics of my install. The LE slider has two legs vs. three I see on other models - I suspect because the third leg would mount where the XREAS center control absorber assembly is. Just loosened the XREAS system, slid the plate behind the XREAS lines and then secured the gusset around them...
Thanks Jono. Doesn't appear MT has installation instructions for the LE yet but they did send me instructions for the TE and I was able to figure it out what was used where. The TE has one gusset to brace around a line that runs along the frame. The LE uses it on all four legs to go around the...
So I just received a set of OPOR sliders for my LE yesterday but it didn't include any installation instructions. Was hoping to install them tonight but haven't received a response to my VM or e-mail from metaltech4xr4. Included hardware is minimal but was hoping someone might have some pix or...