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How to Replace the Battery in a Ford Ka Key Fob

Model: Ford Ka MK 2 - Years 2008-2016
Part: Key

Here’s how to replace the battery in a Ford Ka key fob: take your key fob and press the release button for the key; unscrew the tiny screw located inside the space, then use a small screwdriver to pry between the cover and the battery holder (remove the battery holder from the cover). Extract the flat battery using the screwdriver and take a new one of the same size and voltage. Finally, reassemble the battery holder and screw in the tiny screw. Check the key fob’s functionality by pressing the door unlock buttons.

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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