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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Model: Chevrolet Malibu MK 8 - Years 2013-2019
Part: Key

Replacing the button battery inside the remote control of your 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is a task easily performed by anyone, and with the following guide, you will complete it without any difficulty. First, take the remote and fully extract the physical emergency key, then use it to remove the rear cover of the remote. At this point, locate the button battery and proceed with the replacement. Once this operation is complete, simply refit the rear cover, and you are finished.

Updated on 25 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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